1 Minute Poached Egg | Microwave Poached Egg | The Frugal Chef

[@johnsamson7878]

I love poached eggs, but was always a problem making them. This is just what I needed to make my perfect breakfast addition. Now I am 71, and finally have your formula for success! Thank you so much!!!

[@Thefrugalchef]

Beautiful! I am so happy you like this and that it works for you! Thank you!

[@ShammyCam]

Egg exploded. Had to clean my microwave. Now it’s the cleanest it’s been in years. Thank you. Brilliant

[@alicevanderbruggen8711]

😂🤣😂🤣 thanks, I needed that.

[@loubal1]

Same ffs. Won't be doing that again.

[@selah2911]

😅🤣 amazing

[@lindadixrn]

😂😂😂 sometimes we need that extra nudge to deep clean that microwave!

[@lesley6884]

You need to stir/ break up the white, and pierce the yolk, only once. I do mine in a mug, and it doesn't explode.

[@kr1221E]

Thank you. I made 2 poached eggs at once in my low wattage microwave, it was a bit of an experiment, but I am now confident I will soon be able to produce a high protein satisfying meal. Much appreciated.

[@misottovoce]

For those worried about exploding eggs...just be sure that the egg is covered with water (just like poaching in a pan of simmering water...must be submerged no matter what technique.)!

[@Thefrugalchef]

Perfect! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@misottovoce]

@@Thefrugalchef We are enjoying poached eggs without the fuss, thanks for your very clear video!

[@renoraider9817]

I always have covered the egg in water and it still has exploded.

[@misottovoce]

@@renoraider9817 Hmmm...strange. Perhaps your microwave is more potent than my 800 one.

[@jc4evur661]

Did u salt the water?@@renoraider9817

[@maggiefox10]

OMG !!! I used to watch you religiously when I lived in Canada. Here I am living in Mexico & just scrolling through You Tube and there you are !! WOW ! I am soooo glad I found you.

[@paulsymanski489]

Really cool !!!

[@PaulaDavis-d2q]

Exactly what I was looking for! This beautiful lady showed me how to make the perfect poached egg! SO easy! Thank you!

[@lindadixrn]

Just made one! Perfection! Thank you so much! Previously I was boiling perfectly measured vinegar and salted water for several minutes. Now done in a flash!

[@Thefrugalchef]

Fantastic! I am very happy this worked for you! Thank for letting me know.

[@suzannegregory2612]

I made two eggs for Benedict. I have one Pyrex ramikin, so I cooked one egg in there and the other in the 1 C. Pyrex measuring cup. They both turned out great! My microwave is 1000w and 1 minute was perfect for each. Thank you 😊

[@williamgoss4691]

Eggcelent video for poached eggs, thks very much !!

[@VEB-g2c]

amazing! I could never make all the other "easy" ways to poach an egg work, but this is great! thank you.

[@Thefrugalchef]

Perfect! Thanks for letting me know!

[@facitenonvictimarum]

Shill alert

[@carmelbolton2118]

must say..................... best easiest eggs ever ... forget them nonsy chefs ideas .. sometimes simple is the best way forward . great thanks Frugal

[@Thefrugalchef]

Most welcome 😊 I ma very happy you like this!

[@mark91345]

It is amazing how well this works. I have a 1200 watt microwave and found that 35-39 seconds is perfect, using the same 1/2 cup room-temperature water in a similar-sized Pyrex glass bowl like in the video.

[@Thefrugalchef]

Perfect! Thank you so much for letting me know. I am happy this worked for you.

[@marisevorster1711]

Thank you. It always helps when the wattage of the oven is mentioned. 100%for you Mark

[@timphillips6744]

What a great smile! I didn't know how easy good that comes out. Thank you!

[@BrianWMay]

I was really skeptical right up to the point I tried this and it worked . . . PERFECTLY. Thanks !! I use the ½ cup of cold water method and 1 minute in the microwave, the results are really consistent.

[@Thefrugalchef]

Thank you so much Brian! My favorite way to poach eggs. I am very happy it worked for you!

[@TheDeb1216]

I guess I know what I'm having for breakfast this morning! I love poached eggs, but never thought of the microwave...thanks Maryanne!

[@Thefrugalchef]

Thank you! I hope it comes out perfect for you! 😊

[@donnaquinn3061]

DANGEROUS

[@buzios999]

Followed your instructions to the letter after setting power at 700W and timing for exactly 1 minute. As you said, Perfection perfection perfection! I will use no other way from now on. Thanks!

[@Thefrugalchef]

Beautiful! Thank you so much for letting me know 🙂

[@malcolmsmith5482]

This method is so simple and good - have used it several times so far. Always great results.

[@Thefrugalchef]

Perfect! Thank you for letting us know 😊

[@WifEyesWideShut]

Thank you for this technique! I will definitely try it next time!

[@misottovoce]

I just received my microwave (first one...I was always resistant). Mine has 800W. I tried for 45 seconds and it was perfect. Thank you!

[@Thefrugalchef]

Yay!! Thanks for letting me know 😊

[@maddang1797]

800w, Non refrigerated egg, tap water. egg white still not fully formed after two minutes.😢

[@misottovoce]

@@maddang1797 Hmmmm...perhaps my egg was smaller than yours?

[@jayc7219]

thank you for this video now I can make my own breakfast in the mornings I love my eggs like the way you made it, the yoke running, my favorite. thank you for the video I save it so I can practice making perfect poached eggs.

[@Thefrugalchef]

Awesome Jay! I hope it works out for you. I love making my eggs like this. Thank you! 😊

[@roymillsjnr5172]

I love poached egg always looking for a quick way 🙌

[@gilliandidierserre4190]

Hi Maryanne just thought I would say hello and thank you for your great poached egg idea I did 50sec im my 1000watts unit the poached egg was OMG well poached and delicious tks I am calling you a microwave genius

[@Thefrugalchef]

Thank you! I am happy this worked for you Gillian! 😊

[@tobiasware]

Wow, that worked exactly as you showed. Brilliant, thanks.

[@Thefrugalchef]

Perfect! Thanks so much for letting me know 😊

[@SBClaude]

Perfection. Thank you!

[@creepinganimals]

Thank you. I did it and it worked so good and fast!

[@Thefrugalchef]

Great! Thanks for letting me know!

[@henrijakubowicz1421]

WOW this is great chef. I often like to eat this type of egg but takes too long to boil water etcetera. Thank you so much I will try on weekend.

[@Thefrugalchef]

Awesome! I hope it comes out perfect for you! Let us know! Thanks for watching the video! 😊

[@aurorafrausto]

I can make a poached egg for the first time in my life!! TY!!

[@Thefrugalchef]

You are welcome! I hope they come out perfect for you! 😊

[@kH-bv8ix]

My hero! I love poached egg on everything. Thank you for exploding egg tip. 😊

[@Thefrugalchef]

Ha ha! You are welcome! Thanks for watching the video!

[@cathysteenson9591]

Wow thanks. I thought you had to poke the yolk or it would explode, so I've never tried poaching in the microwave. The water must be the secret! Totally having this for breakfast tomorrow!

[@Thefrugalchef]

I hope it comes out perfect for you! Thank you! 😊

[@donnaquinn3061]

ABSOLUTELY

[@openbutterflies]

I like 3 poached eggs at a time. Could I do 3 individual ones (just like yours - in separate ramekins) at the same time in my microwave or would that goof things up? Thanks.

[@walterrussell7584]

Yours looks like it came out perfect

[@bobbert1945]

I love this microwave method of poaching. It is so fast and easy. As you say, water temperature and your specific microwave matter. I poach directly in the 1-cup pyrex measuring cup. 1/2 cup cold tap water, 1 ice cube, 50 seconds on high.

[@strawbrymoon3458]

Hi, Bobbert. Why the ice cube?

[@coucoubrandy1079]

My breakfast sorted out then ! 😋 I was a bit confused because my ramequin bowl is only 4cm deep. So I used a small chinese bowl and it was just perfect ! So easy, quick, and really I must thank you, I never thought about it !

[@Thefrugalchef]

Perfect! Thanks for watching the video

[@HeronCoyote1234]

You can also just nuke it in the measuring cup.

[@BarbaracBlevins]

Thank you. Ihave been making eggs for egg sandwiches in the microwave for a yeT on my own lessons over tome. Now I canmake my favorite eggs. Am thri😊lled.

[@rev.michaelnettles6897]

Best method! Thanks.

[@Thefrugalchef]

You're welcome! My favorite hands down! Thanks for watching the video!

[@castlebellikon]

Thank you for your interesting lesson but I would really like to know what wattage you used. That would, of course, make a difference on the cooking time. 750 w or 1000w? thank you.

[@u.y.3643]

Delicious.! Thank you.

[@glowingwatto23]

I love this video, very good

[@satiafshari8818]

Perfect!! I will try again!!

[@Thefrugalchef]

Great! Thank you! 😊

[@deyongutube]

Perfect ;)) Now I can try it tmr. Thanks! So simple too.

[@Thefrugalchef]

My pleasure! I hope it works for you! Thanks 😊

[@pegmehalick9157]

I love putting eggs in ramen but don't love making 2 pots dirty to do it, this is great!! Thanks!

[@Thefrugalchef]

You are so welcome! I hope they come out perfect for you!

[@desireehandal8978]

these super fast breakfast hacks are saving me!!

[@Thefrugalchef]

This is such a great way to poach an egg! So easy too!

[@gloriajeananthony]

Definitely going to try this. Hope it works for me. 😊

[@Thefrugalchef]

I do too! Let us know! Thanks! 😊

[@mrphatmunkeyspew6969]

well ?

[@mirian593]

Delicious 😋! Your grilled toast looks like a tuna steak 😅. ❤

[@MableHopcraft-b8n]

Sounds good, I'll have to try. Thank you! One thing though...where is your salt and pepper ??!! That's what makes it perfect!

[@christinegill3425]

If you watch the video back you will see her add a pinch of salt,she even says salt.

[@VaLLaNaR]

Thank you Ma'am!

[@junestewart3478]

My microwave like many others have a chosen heat 600 or 800 and even lower, I would love to know what was used for the you tube video as it turned out beautifully. 😊

[@maureenshipley4288]

A great result. Thank you for the video.

[@Thefrugalchef]

Perfect! Thanks for watching the video and letting me know it worked for you 😊

[@clarketrevett186]

Okay. Unless I missed it what is the setting of the microwave? Most microwaves have a settings feature? 1 to 10, 10 being the highest. Also yolks, at least for me, have a tendency to explode at some point in the process unless it is poked several times with a tooth pick.

[@Thefrugalchef]

Hi Clarke. I cooked these at 10. I have never had a yolk explode on me. I always cover the whole egg with room temperature water and have never had a problem. I make these often. Thanks for stopping by.

[@T69442]

I had this happen to me I think the ramekin is not deep enough for a larger egg.. so I used a coffee mug the same diameter and made sure egg is completely covered in water and it came out fine... I also put a paper towel over the top just in case :-) and having the handle on the mug is a plus because the ramekin can get a little too hot to handle with no handle :-)

[@woundedtiger7547]

I do that all the time. Easy peasy an so good yummy 😋. I'm at a minute and 10 seconds. Also try putting some avocado and cucumber and whatever you like on that it makes it really good to eat and yum yum.😊😋😛🙃

[@patriciamckay384]

What is the wattage of your oven mine is 1000 wats but it can be lowered as I think it would be way too high to poach an egg 🥚 and yours looked delicious

[@alicevanderbruggen8711]

I always microwave poach the eggs together in the ramen . Perfect every time! 💖

[@Thefrugalchef]

Thanks for watching the video!

[@larryharsha4428]

Looking good

[@Yrigoyen1990]

I really appreciate this great tip.. I Love it !!! Greetings from Bolivia!

[@Thefrugalchef]

Perfect! I am happy you like it! I will be in Bolivia next week, God willing. Haven't seen my daughter and grandkids in two years and I can't wait to have them all in my arms! 😊❤️

[@Yrigoyen1990]

@@Thefrugalchef I was watching your videos and I wanna congratulate you for your nice recipes and the good energy you share 😊 que genial que venga a Bolivia a pasar tiempo con sus amados, que tenga un bendecido y maravilloso tiempo !!! En verdad no hay nada más dulce que estar con la familia 🥰 Yo soy Beniana y mi esposo es mexicano, por el momento estamos en La Paz y el ama la cultura boliviana, le encanta el cuñape por eso encontré su canal 😁. Esperamos pronto estar en EE. UU. Saludos!

[@Thefrugalchef]

Maravilloso! No puedo esperar! Cuídense mucho. 😊❤️

[@mary-stuartshouse6111]

Worked perfectly for a runny egg which I too like. Add two more seconds and a more firm egg for my husband 👏🙌👍

[@Thefrugalchef]

Perfect! Thanks for letting us know 😊

[@drdehailey]

Tried it. Works great. Wanted something light for dinner and so had poached eggs. One thing to consider, however. How long does it take to cook 4 of them? After 1 minute, we continued cooking in 30 sec periods. We didn't keep close track, but seemed to take 4 min. You need to serve quickly, though. They continue cooking as long as they are in the water. Still, we have a new favored meal. Thanks . . .

[@Thefrugalchef]

Thanks David! I am happy this worked for you and yes it is harder to monitor when you have more eggs. I end up making them one at a time which is not ideal. I really appreciate you letting us know. 😊

[@mikestubbs1708]

Well now, I have done this many times! I boil water in my kettle first, then pour it into a mug, about 2/3 full, Then break an egg into the very hot, but still water, put it into my microwave [850watts] but only for 40 seconds! Any longer and the egg will explode [it has done that to me?!] but I learn FAST!!! Perfect results every time now!! Yea!

[@LM-fn6qb]

Thank you so much. Perfect poached egg after several explosions with other methods.

[@anneblair3658]

I’ll definitely try the 40 second cook as my egg exploded at 1 min. Thanks for the tip 🤗

[@Honey-Sanchez]

My Vietnam vet friend told me about this method. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm convinced now that it will work. Question. Do you salt the water before hand and can you do multiple eggs at the same time? I subscribed and liked.

[@christinegill3425]

Yes she did put salt in it saw her put like a pinch in if you watch it back you will see her do it,but she never said how many she does it just showed her doing that one.

[@RobertJohnson-lb3qz]

The last time I tried to poach an egg in the microwave I wound up with little bits of egg all over the inside of my microwave. I am curious, what is the wattage rating on your microwave and was there a reduced power level that you used?

[@coolstamper]

I don’t care for poached eggs, but my friend does, so I’ll forward this on to her! 💕

[@mrphatmunkeyspew6969]

what type of eggs do you like?

[@dickyboy873]

I have tried various microwave methods for cooking my fav poached eggs without success so far! Will be giving your method a go and get back to you once tried but do have a quick question? How many watts power is your microwave so I can adjust accordingly

[@Thefrugalchef]

This one was 950 watts. Good luck!

[@lordnutt9873]

Does the egg also have to be at room temperature, or can you take them straight out of the refrigerator?

[@Thefrugalchef]

I use it straight from the fridge and it works just fine. I hope it comes out perfect for you! Thanks!

[@TheDeadMan3848]

Perfect! Exactly what I was looking for. 😘

[@Thefrugalchef]

Awesome! I hope it works as well for you as it does me! Thanks 😊

[@sandragriffiths9692]

Brilliant, I can't wait for breakfast tomorrow😊 I love your smile😁

[@Thefrugalchef]

Thank you Sandra! I hope this worked for you. 🙂

[@Nobody-gm3bb]

you made me hungry and i have been eating all day

[@WilliamPeck1958]

per-fect-a-mundo!!!! Now I don't have to eat cold hard-boiled eggs all the time ... thanks!

[@joedennehy386]

Perfect

[@Thefrugalchef]

I am glad you like it! Thanks!

[@NatalieSF7]

Great job! I tried it and for 1 min, perfect poached egg 🥚! Thank you!

[@Thefrugalchef]

My pleasure 😊 I am happy it worked for you!

[@lennybuttz2162]

I haven't done this in like 40 years but we used to cook them like this in the restaurant. We didn't get enough order for them to keep a pot of boiling water so we'd microwave them and they came out perfect every time. The only thing different we did was we gently poked the yolk with a toothpick so t didn't explode. The mess of an exploded egg in the microwave is horrible. I think our professional microwaves were probably stronger than a home microwave?

[@alanroberts2852]

That looks good

[@Thefrugalchef]

Thanks 😊

[@dennischua6489]

Have looked at how to poach egg in a microwave. They tell you one minute or 45 seconds, etc. But I can't find a video where it says what setting do I use. Low, medium or high? What heat setting did you use on this video? May I ask. 😊

[@Robert-ts2ef]

What wattage microwave do you use?

[@RetiredSchoolCook]

Thank you for the tip on the water , this is my dinner tonight with some sausage and toast .

[@Thefrugalchef]

Awesome! I hope they come out perfect for you! 😊❤️

[@paulsymanski489]

Would the freshness (age) of egg make a difference ?

[@rmadara]

1 minute was a little too long in my 900 watt microwave....yolk exploded and yes, it was covered with room temp water...after clean up, tried again for 50 seconds....did not explode, yolk presented slightly more hard than I like....48 seconds in a 900 watt microwave with cold water was perfect for me. Thanks for motivating me to try this.

[@Thefrugalchef]

Thanks for trying it out 😊

[@redm2004]

Fantastic, worked perfect. Thanks and subscribed x

[@Thefrugalchef]

I am happy it worked for you! Thanks for letting me know and welcome to my channel!

[@maderightamerica3216]

I'm going to try your method. I love eating poached eggs on toast but I rarely cook the egg right. P.S. I just joined your channel.

[@Thefrugalchef]

Welcome and thank you! I hope these worked out for you!

[@janiceritchot9505]

Thanks , good video

[@Thefrugalchef]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching the video.

[@magdalenembanga2155]

So perfect.👍Thanks ❤⚘

[@Thefrugalchef]

Thank you too! 😊❤️

[@MimiBrinkmann-d9j]

The water is room temperature but is the egg room temperature? Or can you just take the cold egg out of the fridge then put it in the room temperature water.

[@srvuk]

The egg looks pretty tasty too.

[@AllanKentFisher]

Eggcellent video 🌟

[@Thefrugalchef]

😊

[@jefflawson7468]

Beautiful egg thanks

[@Thefrugalchef]

Most welcome 😊

[@desbidgood9382]

Can you cook more than one egg in the microwave

[@lollUK]

Thank you for sharing.

[@Thefrugalchef]

My pleasure! I hope it worked well for you!

[@Elizabeth-u8d6o]

Thankyou 😘

[@jonkarsypm6348]

Very nice thanks!

[@Thefrugalchef]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching!

[@gilliandidierserre4190]

Hi Maryanne, what power is your microwave it will help me figure out my egg poaching time tks

[@Thefrugalchef]

I checked it and it is 950 Watts. I hope this works for you! Thanks! 😊

[@gilliandidierserre4190]

@@Thefrugalchef Our unit is 1000 so I will start at 45 second and check

[@Handygrandad]

Microwaves ovens can be 750/800/850/ power , Three or four different separate power settings. Of all the videos on this subject I have yet to find one that mentions this fact why?

[@fargone2000]

What power setting?

[@IknowGodIs]

A little bit of white vinegar usually goes into the water when making poached eggs. I noticed you don’t use any. I guess it doesn’t make any difference? Usually one would salt the egg after poaching the eggs. You put a little salt in there with it- is there a specific reason or just for flavor? Lastly, you crack the egg right into the water without straining off the runny. It looks like it came out great without even having to do so which is quite different when poaching in a pot. Your thoughts. I just made poached eggs tonight in the pot-I’m going to do them your way in the microwave next time.

[@Thefrugalchef]

Hello there! I appreciate you stopping by and your message. For these microwaved eggs all you need to do it use room temperature water and add the egg. No vinegar necessary. I add the salt for flavor and it does not break the egg white. Please make sure that the eggs are completely submerged so that you have no issues with them bursting in the oven. I would love to hear how they come out. Thanks again!

[@starbaro0305]

Perfect 👍🏼

[@Thefrugalchef]

Thank you Meleen! 😊

[@louisecrouch7724]

Brilliant

[@Thefrugalchef]

Thanks Louise!

[@DipsyMum29]

What power is your own microwave?

[@sofia-jx4sk]

do u put the egg in cold or boiling water?

[@suzannegregory2612]

Room temperature 😊

[@iannuttall8649]

Does the egg also have to be room temperature?? I keep mine in the fridge.

[@Thefrugalchef]

I use it straight out of the fridge without any problems. Hope this works for you!

[@iannuttall8649]

@@Thefrugalchef thank you. 🙏😀

[@rickmcdowell9550]

How important is salting the water in the beginning?

[@alessandraallen3639]

SO EASY WOW

[@Thefrugalchef]

Thanks for watching the video! It really is that easy! Hope you give it a try 😊

[@maruisgreyling1941]

Dankie vir die resep 🌹🇳🇦

[@colleenmclarney9210]

can you use a styrofoam cup instead of glass bowl

[@suzannegregory2612]

Please don't ever microwave Styrofoam, really bad for you. Any glass container of similar size would work, even a coffee cup. Stay safe and enjoy 😊

[@emonkhan1443]

Can you please say the watt of your microwave too? Like it would be easier for us