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Curious if anyone poaches an egg in the microwave by just putting some water (I use about an inch I think) and a bit of vinegar (my guess is 1/4-1/2 teaspoon..I don't measure either now). in a small bowl/big cup/ramekin. It MUST BE COVERED (some use plastic wrap, I just place my small plate on top with a bit of air space cracked while I toast some bread to place the egg on)...and YOU MUST PUNCTURE THE YOLK with a fork before microwaving or ... well if you fail to do either of these, well you can guess
It may not be as good as a perfectly done one using the old fashioned way but really quick and easy (and the hassle and time of the old way plus the cleanup are more for what is often for me a so-so result). Of course I place the and edible on toast (slotted spoon or similar to remove it from cup). Complete it with a touch of butter, salt, and pepper depending on your tastes. I often use a bit of jelly along side or on another part of bread for the sweet tooth. Easy prep, easy cleanup.
Timing and water depth/temp all should be carefully managed til you get it 'right' for your tastes and micro. For me with 1200 watts...a large egg usually works OK in my ramekin at about a minute...and a power level set at 9 of 10. YMMV of course and expect an accident or two if you push the envelope. If properly covered it'll probably still edible and you'll have learned something for next time. I've gotten pretty good at the timing/power level/egg size etc by now so vary a bit or redo for a very brief time.
Also letting the egg sit in the hot water is a low risk way to cook it a bit more if you want.
Kinda funn too (if it doesn't explode).
There are probably many versions of this on the Internet if you search. For safety and further clarity, I provide this one Microwave Poached Eggs Recipe - Food.com
Curious if anyone poaches an egg in the microwave...
i never have. i'm going to try that tomorrow. even with something as simple as poaching an egg, there are variations. some, of course, use a microwave poacher. that requires piercing the yolk and adding 1 Tbsp of water.
i read through 6 sets of instructions and watched about 10 videos about poaching in mugs and small bowls--don't say anything. the amount of water used was 1/4, 1/3 and 1/2 cup. all but one person used cold water. one person used vinegar. another mentioned using vinegar or salt, but didn't use it themselves. two people pierced the yolk with a fork and three with the point of a sharp knife. the rest didn't do it. they covered with small plates, a paper towel or plastic wrap. suggested cooking time varied, but that may be because the microwaves used were between 700 and 1600 watts.
the only person whose egg exploded--even though he'd pierced the yolk--was the guy who started with hot water. the people who didn't pierce the yolk used a half cup of water, or enough to cover the egg.
Toasted bagel topped with cookie butter, 3 sausage links, tangerine and grape juice.
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the amount of water used was 1/4, 1/3 and 1/2 cup. all but one person used cold water. one person used vinegar. another mentioned using vinegar or salt, but didn't use it themselves. two people pierced the yolk with a fork and three with the point of a sharp knife. the rest didn't do it. they covered with small plates, a paper towel or plastic wrap. suggested cooking time varied, but that may be because the microwaves used were between 700 and 1600 watts. 