As regular readers of this blog know, I’ve been working to make perfect poached and soft boiled eggs (version 1 with steam, version 2 with an inch of water). I had never considered using the microwave until I saw a video of a woman poaching an egg in a ramekin.
I tried it and it works. It did take some experimenting to find the sweet spot between 35-45 seconds but the results are marvelous.
Break an egg in a glass ramekin or other small bowl. I prefer glass because you can watch the egg cook. Fill the ramekin the rest of the way with water, so there is at least 1 1/2 inches of water above the egg. Place in the center of the microwave and set the microwave on high power for 35-45 seconds, depending on the size of your eggs and how runny you want the yellow. The ones pictured above took 43 seconds. Once done, remove from the water with a slotted spoon and serve with toast.
This isn’t really the best process when you’re cooking for a crowd but it is perfect for a quick meal without a lot of fuss or cleanup.
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