How to poach a perfect egg using a microwave in 60 seconds

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Caution, some microwaves can have hot spots that may cause the egg to explode. Use lower wattage first to be sure. For me this works perfectly every time. This is a non traditional technique for poaching an egg when you’re in a hurry. I can poach two eggs using this method faster than the bread takes to toast. Because it cooks using the microwaves plus the heated water, there’s a two way cooking process. So it’s fast! If your eggs are fresh, you’ll find it works amazingly. If you’re eggs are old, you will get mixed results, so always use the freshest eggs possible. Microwaves have different wattage strengths, therefore it may take a little less or a little longer. Experiment, turn off and check after 45 seconds, then continue so you don’t over cook it. You can also use two eggs in a larger bowl, I find cups easy. Half a cup of water per cup does the trick. Enjoy perfect poached eggs.
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[@recipe30]

Be cautious that anything with hot spots in a microwave can explode, even plain water with build up of steam. I've tried this on many microwaves and it works perfectly, but Not all microwaves are created equal. Safety first. 👍😀

[@advancelast1740]

Useful to know what wattage microwave you used if poss

[@michaelwertzy9808]

To safely avoid the "explosion" factor, just lightly prick the yolk even using the tip of a sharp paring knife. Simpler and better is using a good old toothpick! No fail!

[@tracylee1005]

Knmmvc kiki hh UK i.ukikv said bnb6myio999

[@jakeaustin6337]

you just need to poke the yolk, i use room temperature water, never exploded

[@msblue1003]

thanks for your video....my egg exploded - next time I try with more than half cup of water and see how it works

[@RonR123]

I have been making microwave poached eggs for over 20 years. One tip I learned working in a hospital kitchen as a dietary aid...make sure the water you drop the egg in is hot. Yes, one minute cook time. But I found out early on that if you use cold water, the egg yolk often explodes before 1 minute in the microwave. This is because the microwave cooks from the inside out and if the water is cold, the egg yolk will reach a very high temperature before the white is cooked and it often explodes!...in your microwave. Anyhow, hope this helps. :)

[@anthony342]

thanks , that sounds good advice pal , will try it

[@rochellehirini1128]

Thank for the tip, do you mean hot water from the tap of boiling water from the kettle?

[@RonR123]

@@rochellehirini1128 Yes, just hot water from the tap. I use a small ceramic bowl or cup with enough water to cover the egg well when you drop it in. My microwave takes appx 1 minute...you will figure out the timing until your eggs are perfect for you!

[@user-fr1sg4ir2u]

@@RonR123 can u use boiling water too or just hot water! x

[@fookoffxx39]

I wish i knew this before doing it, I used cold water and as i was taking bowl out of microwave the egg exploded hitting me in the face.

[@gavindajyajya]

KZbin is starting to make me truly believe I could open a five star restaurant using only a microwave.

[@chess43m]

🤣

[@sazzzzzzler]

:-) lmao

[@twice7114]

Gordon Ramsey enters the chat lmao

[@LetsRoll01]

there's a lot of restaurants heavily using the microwave so..

[@floweroflife5837]

😂😂😂 lmao

[@ikkyo999]

I want a toaster that shoots my bread into space.

[@recipe30]

I kicked my toaster into space! 😀

[@georgealderson4424]

Many years ago my Granddad tried to cook a ginger sponge that came in a tin which you put in a pan of boiling water to cook. However...Granddad was new to cooking and did not realise that you had to puncture the tin or....BANG! The tin exploded and literally hit the ceiling where is stuck!

[@hotaslava69er]

Why would u want to do that for ... u want to feed Elon musk or some shit!? 😂

[@gb5uq]

I would be happy just to find a toaster that the bread actually fits into..... !

[@Mr.FakeBelt]

Elon Musk can probably sort you out, mate ;-)

[@mstreefern]

For all those who ended up with eggsplosion in their microwaves, the MOST important thing that was NOT mentioned here is the power level! If you don't want to be cleaning up eggroclastic debris from your microwave for the rest of the morning, change the power level to 600. Also, adding about a tbs of vinegar helps keep the egg white intact. You can salt it later. And if the white looks like it could do with a little more cooking, just leave it in the hot water for a minute or two, rather than actually microwaving it longer, which could overcook the yolk.

[@tonys1636]

I was wondering what the wattage of his microwave was, he made no mention of it. One minute in a 600 watt one is far different to one minute in my 1000 watt one without adjusting the wattage.

[@brendadrumm9451]

Gone off eggs yrs ago stopped eating boiled fried poached etc chick's sperms and the yellow a chick

[@strongestfan9823]

Also pierce the egg yolk so it don’t blow up

[@usernamemykel]

@@tonys1636 That's why one should eggsperiment.

[@paulrhodesquinn]

Thanks!

[@TheKazd]

I agree with the comments below, two of the most important pieces of information are the wattage of the microwave and the amount of water. If people use a cup of water and only have a 900-watt microwave it will take a lot longer. By giving them the wattage of your microwave and the amount of water you used they have least got a starting point. Egg size (weight) is also helpful. I did try this method yesterday but I found I needed to cook longer to get the white cooked through as my microwave is only 900watt.

[@kasperd]

I rarely seen any youtube tutorial working as good as this. 80ml water pinch of salt Cold cup (change the cup, if you're making several) Egg 60 seconds on 800mv in microwave Boom - Perfect!

[@danguee1]

80ml cold water?

[@rabeeamughees3255]

Thank God! You saved my life like literally. I have been dying to eat runny eggs in hostel but can't since we have a microwave. But now I can!!!! Brilliant!

[@zes3813]

wrr,idts

[@zaugitude]

Most fool proof poaching method I have came across, and I have tried quite a few - Thanks! For the varying microwave times, it is sometimes helpful to state the wattage of the one being used as a starting point.

[@bigglyguy8429]

Yeah, and how much water would help too...

[@usernamemykel]

Just eggsperiment.

[@AltRockLover]

Omg why didn't I learn this sooner?! It's 3:30am and I just tried this and I'm not even hungry lol. I cooked it for 90 seconds in our 700 watt microwave. I allowed it to sit in the water for an additional 30 seconds. It came out perfectly! I can't wait to try this when I'm REALLY hungry 😂. Thanks for giving me another reason to use my microwave oven more.

[@xelaklement3367]

Thank you so much for this! I always struggled making poached eggs and this has saved me a lot of time. I used 700W for 1:30 min on my microwave to get them perfect.

[@recipe30]

Thanks for sharing Alex!

[@clivenewton7609]

Thanks Xela, my micro is pretty old only being 650w so I shall start with 1.30 and add a few seconds to hit the sweet spot! Once again many thanks

[@lindathornburg2078]

THANKS SO MUCH!!

[@golaoi]

Same time for me. 60secs too little.

[@maurizio4572]

Thank you for sharing. I was just wondering what W should I use

[@marjuan9426]

why my microwave exploded?. do i need to remove the camera inside of it?

[@andyb7539]

😂😂😂

[@xmelissamx]

😂😂

[@gomro_]

Lmfao

[@1dogissky]

Put it in some rice

[@hyd916]

YOUR EGG EXPLODED IN 5HE MICROWAVE, BECAUSE U MUST NOT HAVE PRICKED THE EGG YOKE. MOST DEMOS THEY DON'T TELL U, PITY. .

[@serenity5755]

Yup. It works great. And you can use eggs that have been in the fridge a while, not like some other chefs say - like you have to use "super fresh" eggs less than a day old. BS. This method really works well on any eggs. Just use 1/2 cup cold water. You can use a small bowl instead of a cup, too.

[@billsharp8992]

Put the cup with the egg and water on a carrier plate (salad plate) and cover the cup with a plastic (or microwavable bowl) to eliminate the cleaning of the microwave if the many variables of this process do not come together perfectly during your initial attempts. The wattage of your microwave, the size of the egg, the starting temperature of the egg, the starting temperature of the water, the amount of water, and the number of coyotes in Wyoming at any given time can affect the outcome. Overall, it's a good process, once you get the parameters under control.

[@linzihorrocks7375]

coyotes....😆😆

[@davidblankenship2720]

Yeah, right: blew the door off the reactor

[@davoid7914]

Heh, heh.

[@ederdanilo]

Great video, thanks! Tip: I found that less water and a 2x30s run is the best in a 1000-watt microwave. Maybe - only a bit - more depending on how you prefer the egg yolk.

[@shaaronie]

I did it this way and it came out perfectly!! Thanks!

[@ihatespam2807]

I tried this at work, because I love eggs (usually over easy) and I wanted to be able to have it at work. So this worked out perfectly, I purchased a clear coffee cup from the dollar store and was able to adjust the time and watch closer. My job provides a toaster so all I needed was a slice of bread. It saves money as well so it was a win win for me!

[@recipe30]

Glad to hear it's worked well for you, Happy breakfast! 👍😀

[@Pandaddy90]

@Henry Rhodes Think eggs "sunny side up" but the egg is turned over, so the whites are covering the yolk.

[@mtfssjr2]

I just tried it in 30 second intervals using an 800 watt microwave, first egg I cooked for 70 seconds in total... perfect shape but hard boiled, tasted great. Second egg cooked for 60 seconds (30 seconds each way) absolutely perfect! No explosions! Fantastic recipe that actually works, thank you.

[@recipe30]

Thanks for sharing John!

[@ragcat8517]

How much water did you use?

[@mtfssjr2]

@@ragcat8517 I think about a cup full

[@stevelogan5475]

Joel, great idea and recipe because here in rural kentucky, if you have a microwave, it is pretty much used as a reheater of left overs, popcorn popper, and we don't eat many canned items, but let us say a soup heater in a pinch. Anyway, good trivia question for your chef pals, but you fellows may already know. In rural ky. Most folks raise their own chickens for eggs or buy/swap something for fresh eggs, i guess what most people on the food shows would call free range or organic, here we just call them fresh eggs, the chickens are kept in a hen house with a wire fence coop to keep them in and predators out. It would be almost unheard of to see someone who uses those bleached white eggs from what i would call a sweat shop egg facility, hormones and the like. Chickens here are fed naturally, but we did find that growing some oregano an feeding to chickens with their feed is supposedly a good natural antibiotic. Anyway, the trivia info, an eggs shell color, cream, spotted, light brown, dark brown, a blueish hue, whatever the color of the shell, it is determined by the color of the chickens earlobes, you have to spread the feathers a little to see, but it is a fact

[@arifchowdhury8855]

Steve Logan no one asked about your farm life

[@grbadalamenti]

If I ever visit the USA, I will not go to New York. I will visit Louisiana where they brew the tabasco sauce and then Kentucky, for bourbon and chicken eggs😂😂😂

[@jillellen2631]

Very helpful video. I appreciate that it didn't drag on for 10 minutes like many of the others do. Catchy little tune as well!:)

[@jeffreysizer1391]

Have had many wicrowave explosions trying to poach eggs, (male pensioner), so I read that one method was to boil the water first, this is what the results were I 3quarter filled a mug with hot water, placed it in the microwave for 60 seconds , after 15 seconds past I cracked an egg into the cup and let it continue for the reminder 45 seconds , I ended up with a perfect poached egg, did it again and had a good 2 egg and 2 toast breakfast. THANKS previous subscribers7

[@rubypickles1836]

Thanks for posting this. I was a bit confused by the previous posts if people were say hot water was causing explosions or avoiding them. I'm going to try this soon.

[@alexiskiri9693]

I tried your method and it was perfect. I used some vinegar in the water. Thanks for posting. First time I got it right. 👍

[@Hammertime054]

Ok Ive just gone down stairs to try this, minutes ago, i swear to god it works, my only problem, first time though was i left it a little over the minute To which was just over the poached mark, but wow, it was lovely. I did put paper towel over cup just in case exploding egg, but I promise you it never exploded, the quickest way I've ever seen a poached egg done. Proper tasty, please give it a go people, its only an egg even if it goes wrong. Practice makes perfect. Brilliant idea👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😋😋thanks, no more saucepans for me😂😂👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@llTllOllBllYll]

John Hammersley most enthusiastic comment of egg history , egg award is in your hands

[@jannahibrahim9778]

John Hammersley I like if work

[@jaycobbina9529]

Defo trying this...but longer than 60 seconds. I cannot stand runny yoke 😣

[@osamu_90]

Jay Cobbina ...Why would anyone try to poach an egg if he/she cannot stand runny yolks? Runny yolks are part of the definition of poached eggs.

[@bailey78]

Jay...then you don't want a poached egg ~ pop the yolk before cooking

[@imiswazz2769]

Who goes to the comments to see if this actually works?

[@skiizi_]

Homie-Sharkz AYE

[@smileitsjustagame2937]

I tried it, it works:)

[@justthesixofusproduction9934]

I’ll try it tmrw as I don’t have a microwave oven at home

[@jamiejimmy5998]

what temprature should i put?? 100?300?450w?600?700?800??

[@corinnebelanger4321]

me

[@lornahay4445]

WHAT A BRILLIANT IDEA , I HAVE NEVER COOKED AN EGG IN THE MICRO WAVE , IT REALLY DOES WORK , THANKS FOR A REAL TIME SAVING RECIPE 👍

[@recipe30]

Cheers! Yes it does work, once you get the timings right, perfect every time :)

[@angiecoers6255]

I love your videography, clear and not hurried. I'm sure the poached egg tastes good too. Good job

[@recipe30]

Thanks so much Angie!

[@yes12337]

my kitchen exploded and the roof fell away, but egg turned out perfect. Thank you

[@LanguageExpert-hg8do]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 OMG ! I CAN'T 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@someoneanonymous978]

Haha

[@laurayourass]

Omg ahaha

[@stephanieilluzzi7355]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@trinquet]

This works! My first real poached egg after years of trying. Delicious. Thank you.

[@santafejack]

At 3 a.m. I was watching this and just had to try it. I love poached eggs, but no way of making them has been ideal. So I went to the kitchen, found the ideal small glass bowl and followed these directions. I did 60 seconds in my 800 watt microwave and got the most perfectly shaped poached egg you can imagine. However, the yolk was a tad less liquid than I like. Forty-five seconds was the trick, and I have no reason to ever go back to any of my old methods that involved simmering water, etc. Thank you so much for posting this method. It is a genuine winner!

[@fiskrond9212]

Presuming a standard domestic microwave (UK), boil kettle first to make a cup of tea, use boiled water in plastic bowl (easier to handle), into the microwave for 1 minute.. cover (just in case and until you work out exact timing for your mw..) if underdone just leave it while you butter your toast rather than increase cooking time.. an extra 10secs can get messy. Overall this really does work a treat. In the mid 80s I ate every day for breakfast.. timing was eggs into pan of boiling water (we didn't have a new-fangled microwave) when I turned toast over (eye level gas grill, Mighty White bread), by the time toast done and buttered.. eggs done to perfection! 🙂

[@maureenarnold8573]

I followed instructions to the letter. Placed a large egg in cup of water and microwave for 60 seconds. Placed on my toast, so excited to eat, when imagine my surprise when I touched the top of the egg with my knife it exploded in my face! Plus the yoke was almost solid not runny! Luckily no burns but I suggest a person experiment with size and shape of cup, size of egg and the amount of time microwaving the egg. Its like a science experiment to get the egg to your particular liking.

[@tomp8871]

I guess the yokes on you 😁

[@roberta6119]

Rename this “how to explode eggs in 1 minute” Shame on you for these directions, I am telling your mother about this……

[@howitsmade5865]

@@tomp8871 😂

[@cherylllangham]

I just did this in a mug at my office, old microwave so it took 2 min! (1 min each try) It was in COLD water, and did not explode. It was perfect! Easy quick office breakfast.

[@recipe30]

Thanks for sharing Cheryl! 😀

[@jeanduncalf]

1:30 worked for me in a 800W oven, then leave it in the cup for half a minute. Perfect runny egg

[@recipe30]

Thanks for sharing Jean!

[@RaynahWoolsey]

When the English muffins popped up I burst out laughing, the music and slow motion made it so dramatic. Great video.

[@gharwood1356]

The only time I ever saw English Muffins was in America. Then Marks & Spencer started selling them here!

[@jazzel5617]

GUYS, IT WORKS! It may look a litt raw after a minute but trust me, its perfect, though its a little gooey, but thats besides the point, its worth the tryyyy

[@goguryan]

Thank you so much! I tried it right away. It was so easy and the egg was almost perfect. It was never been easy to poach an egg before!

[@recipe30]

You are so welcome! Thanks for sharing!

[@RandomDude-bo1lg]

Next an fresh organic egg *Me, holding an synthetic egg..* damn it!

[@osama3146]

Kasumi Ninja 😂😂😂😂

[@billyburger100]

Lmao

[@sam1174]

A synthetic egg would still be organic if it is made using carbon-based chemicals. Just sayin'...

[@grxengine]

Damn that Tyrell Corporation

[@Anglo-Saxon-Patriot]

I know it's been 5 years or so since you first posted this but reckoned it was worth replying to your post. I am a retired chef in South Africa and as a chef, I have for years had a total aversion to microwaves and have steadfastly refused to cook in one as I believe it makes chef's lazy and taking short cuts that are detrimental to food preparation. I have always done my poached eggs the traditional way, but this morning, I decided to give this method a try, highly skeptical, I might add. Well, the bottom line is that I am amazed at how well it worked, but find that 50 seconds was perfect given my microwave and when using the 60 seconds recommended, meant that they were overdone. So, I have just had two beautifully poached eggs on toast for breakfast in half the time it normally takes me and without the usual adding of a bit of vinegar and swirling the water rapidly before gently dropping the eggs into the water. Thanks for this , it is much appreciated as it means I can have poached eggs, which I love, far more often than I have been having before.

[@recipe30]

Thanks for sharing Graham! Glad it was useful for you. 👍

[@howitsmade5865]

I'm a retired TV producer Travelling around South Africa in my caravan, learning an enormous amount from KZbin. Hope you're having a good day wherever you are in SA.

[@lalabrucey5625]

Seriously the best trick I have learnt lately! So surprised, they were perfect! Great for the work kitchen where we only have a microwave

[@recipe30]

Yes perfect for that. Enjoy 👍

[@MrDrivingFaster]

Use boiling water from a kettle and cover the glass with film wrap. If the yolk explodes you will spend two hours trying to extract egg from your microwave

[@lightgiver7311]

Put a small bowl of water and 1/2 lemon in your microwave and bring to boil. Leave while steam cleans up your mess. Wipe clean

[@jmuse7465]

These turn out pretty good, We use a glass measuring cup! Agree with comments that say add some little white vinegar to "HOT" water to hold the white together, and play with the cooking times. 30sec/30sec,10-15sec seems to work best here.

[@alicevonkannon1033]

This was great! I just did it, in a Duralex glass bowl, 70% on my high-wattage microwave, 70 seconds, room temp water. Fantastic. The little 3-inch Duralex wasn't even hot - I could easily pick it up.

[@wilcocharlie7233]

You should state what watt you microwave is, so people have a rough idea about times. Thank You!

[@MultiBigbird01]

Excellent suggestion. I was thinking the same.

[@FS-kt2ww]

Do a trial and error.

[@123hoddie]

This was based on a 1200 watt microwave. Some may take only 50 seconds, others a little longer.

[@TenThousandDoors]

@@123hoddie Did you base your comment on the default wattage of that particular microwave brand, personal experience, or something else?

[@123hoddie]

@@TenThousandDoors follow this link, Get full recipe here www.recipe30.com/how-to-poach-... which is the original recipe, go to the bottom of the page and it is stated there "Little Tips If egg is a little under, leaving it in the cup will continue cooking it. This was based on a 1200 watt microwave. Some may take only 50 seconds, others a little longer. "Little Tips If egg is a little under, leaving it in the cup will continue cooking it.

[@MarcelJoel504]

Sauce pan Poachers: it takes time and many attempts to get it right Microwave Poachers: hold my beer

[@Keopuhiwa7]

Love your no nonsense, quick and to the point style. Especially on 2x speed haha! Instantly subbed. Thank you!

[@denisecaringer4726]

I'v always made perfect poached eggs the normal way - on the stovetop in simmering water. But this is so much easier. I read your warnings and just guessed my way through it. What worked for me was full power for 40 seconds and then 80% for 20 seconds. Trial and error.... Depending on size of egg and temp of water, I've also done 50 seconds full power and 10 seconds at 80%. Thank you for this shortcut!!!

[@HdHd-cg4nz]

Got up at 4am this morning to try this out and it actually works. Though you wattage is relevant to how long it takes to cook. I have an 800w microwave so my egg took 2mins to pouch to how i like it. But even so I’m very impressed when ever I’m in a rush and need something quick and simple this method has now beaten my go to marmite on toast. Very informative.

[@recipe30]

Glad you found it useful! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@danguee1]

Ah - marmite toast. YUM!

[@amyoung101]

Happy to report that even though I was afraid because my egg was neither fresh or organic, turned out perfectly at 1:30! Thanks so much for this!!! Absolutely flawless way to add a poached egg to grits 🥰

[@recipe30]

Glad it helped!

[@chrischibnall593]

I was going to say, I think this would work with non-organic eggs, but you beat me to it!

[@deb2285]

I can attest to too much water above the egg has a great impact on cooking time. Depending on the bowl-cup used to cook in... I am addicted to grits with poached eggs on them... Which is pretty much my everyday breakfast... I used a cup of cold water in a lg mug... Took nearly 3 min. to get where I like them (runny yolks)... The second egg, I did 1/2 cup water inn same mug...60 secs. later perfect egg. 😊...so too much water over the top of egg takes too long... Next time I might go a tad under 1/2 cup water... Great vid, btw ... 👍

[@BrodyYYC]

Yep my first try I had like 2 inches of water above the egg and it didn't seem like it was working. Poured off some water and put it back in and it turned out eggcellent!

[@andiandi21]

Thanks! I heard a strange noise and I now am in the Andromeda Galaxy. The egg was good.

[@michaelsiddle837]

This definitely works well, I have used this method many times but don’t forget to put in the water

[@recipe30]

😀👍

[@Timinator62]

This technique is by far the easiest and makes "best looking" Eggs Benedict. Varying the time +/- 5 seconds at a time to find your "perfect" egg cooking time.

[@rachelm7525]

Wow, no-brainer!! I love poached eggs, and I've tried the drop-in-a-pan-in-a-vortex method, but that only works if you have day-fresh eggs. Then there's the cling-film method. Greasy. I have a poaching pan, but it's not terribly convenient, and for some reason chefs consider it amatuer or something ....Well, I am an amatuer! This method looks so simple! I'm going to try it

[@MrLiquidxIce]

did it work

[@Appregator]

Tip for uWaves: Power x time must remain more or less the same for recipes. Example a 1000W microwave for 30 secs would be 60secs for a 500W microwave to give the same results.

[@lizholmes2730]

I love poached eggs on toast. I make poached and scrambled in microwave. I also do them the traditional way as I have time now. Thank you for hints and tips

[@NolaGB]

Poached eggs are my favorite. My mother taught me to prepare them this way ... I'm 70yo and still prepare them this way. Thank you for the video!

[@recipe30]

You're welcome 😃

[@dericksmith2137]

Kelly Thai - except I’m pretty sure people that used the 1940’s microwave all all dead from radiation. Them old monster were huge and that hum. I feel nauseous from watching to see if thinks were cooked? (But I can see in the dark now 🤪)

[@brttwtsn]

tried with non organic egg. hiroshima

[@petitio_principii]

All eggs are organic, they come from living organisms, have carbon in their constitution, that's what defines organic. Any different kind of high-tech farming or non-luxury feeding isn't responsible for explosions.

[@davew4998]

@@petitio_principii an ex-friend used to trot out this definition of organic every time someone used the word to indicate that food had been produced according to organic farming methods. He was pedandantic in other things too. Gradually he was left with no friends.

[@daisy-qm2tl]

I once made hot chocolate and we had diarrhoea

[@davew4998]

@@daisy-qm2tl Why didn't you eat the hot chocolate instead?

[@tiomiguel999]

Dave W - It's "Pedantic" you moron, and, yes, I'm pedantic, too - that's why I spell correctly. Fuckwit...

[@mcmanpa]

Some wrap over the top of the cup would help avoid an eggsplosion mess. My microwave came with a plastic cover that fits over most dishes; provides the same protective service.

[@smileitsjustagame2937]

I just tried this, and it was delicious! Thank you I have a new breakfast routine now!

[@dahveed284]

Ok, just tried this. It worked better than I expected. Might be the goto weekday morning egg poaching technique for me.

[@calcham1]

How about a quick review from a person who is a NON-cook? The egg was perfectly done, for me, but it's because I tend to like my eggs with a soft-boiled consistency (only slightly runny), as opposed to a runnier poached egg. My only complaint is that I had to microwave my egg for a total of 2 minutes and 30 seconds. My microwave is a pretty good Kenmore with ~ 1100 watts. I nuked it for 1 minute, but the middle was still raw and the inner circle around the egg was clear, with only the edges turned white. I like this recipe because of the simplicity - no pan, no butter, no watching over it, etc., and the final product was excellent, so I will definitely use this method. Thanks!

[@benedettobruno1669]

00:16 It is unfair that other people's salt sounds more inviting than mine.

[@Batsche22]

Benedetto Bruno underrated comment

[@Bladeeee]

There is a microphone in the salt

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

Try Malden salt. It tastes fabulous and sounds great!

[@Josec823]

Maybe you are not worth your salt. ;)

[@benedettobruno1669]

@@Josec823 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bhumbukket]

I think I put too much water, white part was all soggy and dissolved In the water EDIT: used less water and it worked yay

[@serenity5755]

Use 1/2 cup cold water.

[@MrHucker09]

Perfect! For me i needed an extra 15 seconds because my microwave is crap. Came out of the cup super easy too.

[@merinamanandhar7716]

Wow, like wow, my husband was sick in bed not eating much and this morning he had a poached egg craving.. Now, all my poached eggs attempts had always been a fail, don’t know what I did wrong but this time I just decided to check for an easier alternative and gosh, this saved my time, and the egg was poached so perfectly. My husband loved it ❤️

[@recipe30]

Thanks for sharing Merina!

[@richardabrams6070]

Made this 12 days in a row--came out perfectly each time. My only addition/modification: a few ml white vinegar to the poaching water to keep the egg white from dispersing.

[@recipe30]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@soundofroz6835]

I had to stop this video half way through to cook an egg and some toast

[@anuxoxo6017]

soundofroz Could you please share your experience?

[@anuxoxo6017]

~Vashti7~ Sounds great 👍🏼 My MW is 1200 Watts. I’m too chickened to try this out. Lol 😂

[@twistedcherrypop]

@@anuxoxo6017 do it for 30 secs then chek then do in 10 secs increments till cooked

[@anuxoxo6017]

Rara D Alright! Thank you 😊

[@dave9456]

@@anuxoxo6017 Jesus that's a beast for sure !!

[@seethanagarajah]

Holy crap... anyone can do this... thank you so much for your wonderful videos. God bless you 😘

[@Faithmaxxing23]

I can almost hear Gordon Ramsay's voice going "FUCKING HELL!!" in the background 😂😂

[@katrinabeeker408]

Lol x same

[@justalonelypoteto]

Gordon Ramsay is a celebrity "chef" who doesn't understand, or pretends to not understand, that a microwave is basically just a way of turning the water in your food into a heating element, I'm guessing being extremely pretentious and gatekeeping is required for him to be entertaining

[@humblemarty]

I usually don't like microwaved eggs but this recipe turned out good. It works. Though I've had my poached egg on rice, w/out the chives and salt and pepper.

[@recipe30]

Thanks for sharing! 👍😀

[@oldguy2280]

When I saw this, I did not think it would work, but I was wrong! My microwave is a 1200 watt model and 60 seconds produced a perfect poached egg. I then tried it with 2 eggs in the same Pyrex measuring cup, and while it worked, it took 90 seconds and the whites were more like soft-boiled eggs, being harder than a typical poached egg. The yolks also cooked unevenly. However, it is so easy and quick you can just do 2 back to back if you prefer 2. Thanks for this tip! It is much easier than making on the stove top! 2 minutes start to finish makes this one a keeper! :D

[@recipe30]

Thanks for sharing Old Guy! 👍😀

[@claudiamiller7730]

It is surprisingly amazing how the volume and friggin’ shape of the cup you use in this recipe spells success or failure. Went thru about 9 different thrift shop purchased cups before I hit the perfect everything…size, shape, material…..and two eggs in - I dropped the damn thing and….Bam. Smashed to smithereens. Oh, Egg…you are a tough cookie to tame but I love you💗!

[@Quartz-GT]

Well, in a 900w microwave, 40 seconds might have done the trick for one egg. Looked like it needed a bit more time so I gave it 20 more seconds and with 2 to go, it exploded everywhere. The egg was thoroughly cooked however... So whilst lunch to 58 seconds to make, the clean up operation took 20 minutes!

[@tracylf5409]

To those who wonder how long to cook, depending on your microwave's wattage- it'd be difficult to say. Some people like a firmer (still runny) yolk, but completely cooked whites (me!). My micro is 900wts & 50 secs is enough cook time. The trick is that you can leave it in the hot water and it'll continue to cook through. As others have said, it's trial & error, but once you get it, it's a fantastic way to get the perfect soft egg. I like to layer a toasted bagel w/ cream cheese, avocado mash, crumbled feta, smoked salmon, some capers, then the egg on top w/salt & pepper. O.M.G !!! It's out of this world delicious. Bon Appétit!

[@davewalsh4982]

I have to say, the theme tune taking you through this, is as good to listen to, as the clip, is to watch. Great Job,

[@recipe30]

Appreciate Dave, cheers man! 😀😀

[@wheelie642]

I’m Italian, we poach our eggs in spaghetti sauce then enjoy it with a fresh slice of Italian scali bread. Sooooo goooood

[@recipe30]

Love it 👍

[@nelson3495]

Make sure you’re setting is on low and do 30 seconds first! I tried this and it blew my dam microwave door open! I thought I was in Afghanistan and not to mention the mess!

[@krystaldispatchbetttymcgin7702]

Im sorry that happened to you. But I got the image of a microwave door blasting open and egg flying everywhere and laughed. Im sorry. Ill leave now.

[@jennifersantillana9738]

Gonna try this at once!!!! Thank you so much for uploading this video. Saw other ones with water and vinegar and blah blah... Your video....FANTASTIC!!! 👏 Will let you know how it goes

[@noyb154]

Better: heat the water first in the microwave, then zap it for half the time. Fewer explosions, less nutrient destruction.

[@shalomirene1]

No,,,, water must be cold as this buffers the egg from sticking to the cup

[@moonspinner1946]

Just did it and my poached egg was perfect! Thanks, I've never been able to make a decent poached egg.

[@recipe30]

Glad you liked it!!

[@chmadni7223]

I just tried it and it’s work unbelievable amazing hats of to u man

[@kookiescookie9641]

It worked and it tasted amazing But the problem is the video said microwave it for 60 seconds But mine needs 2 minutes But thanks for the tips!!

[@truckn]

Thanks for the info. Now I have another simple breakfast dish I can make in my semi truck. Be well.

[@jonnyrox116]

Works best with room temperature eggs.

[@deanmitchell4233]

wow I'm so glad I watched this video, I was going to buy an induction hod to boil water just because I love poached eggs so much. I work alone in a gatehouse so this has saved me so much money 💵 💰 thanks for the video...

[@recipe30]

Glad it was helpful!

[@1dyingwish]

Welp incase you're like me and wanted to see how it went, (and yes it is almost 4 am)... But I just did this, and it worked. But what you might want to take note of is the more water you have in the bowl, the longer it takes to cook. I had a full, kinda large ceral bowl 3/4 full of water, plus the egg which added more to it volume to it, so I cooked for 1 min, it wasnt enough... To fix this issue I just kept on cooking for 30 seconds at a time till I saw it turn from clear, to white, so it took more like a good 3 mins for me of solid microwave time, broken up into half minute intervals, but after this it turned out pretty awesome. The egg white was cooked, whole thing stayed intact very well, I was able to lift it up easily with a spoon and place it on my toast.... and then I cut into that bad boy to see a perfectly runny yolk to enhance the buttery toast to a new level... 👍 definitely gonna do this more often and experiment with the water and salt levels to perfect the method... Also, I should add that I did wake people up with the beeping of just pressing the microwave buttons, even tho I was catching it every time at 1..... Dont let it happen to you 😂👍

[@scotty193]

This is one in the eye for purists and Pro chefs who say you can't cook in a Microwave only warm food. Its perfect poached egg every time for me when you get your water and timings right.

[@elllamay]

I did it and it worked like a charm :) I was worried about it exploding though so I put cling film over it and put a few holes in it and that did it just fine!

[@recipe30]

Thanks for sharing Ella, glad it worked! 👍

[@mattmaloney2445]

Well, I can tick that off my bucket list.

[@spocksvulcanbrain]

OMG! You have making a poached egg on your bucket list? I don't think you understand what a bucket list is. I'm just saying....

[@23Robusto]

I've done microwave eggs for years but never knew about the water for poaching. Thanks!

[@recipe30]

Happy to help!

[@gazratjackson]

Half the comment section are cleaning their microwaves, the other half are eating poached eggs with chives lol

[@recipe30]

Goes to show the difference between a good and a bad microwave.

[@gazratjackson]

I tried it this morning, 10 second break every 30 seconds 1.5 minutes..No problemo 👍🍻

[@talhajaved6648]

I’d say you make a five minutes egg benedict next time - the sauce can be made in an immersion blender in a minute! Keep it up - great content

[@thepiecesfit5049]

I tried it two ways one without salt for 60 seconds and one with salt for 60 seconds. The salted one was a disaster. The whites were still clear and the egg fell apart. I think the 60 second one without salt was best. Could have been 50 I think as it needed to be more creamy inside. I can add salt later is fine. My Microwave is 1100 watt and I used half a cup of water with large organic eggs.

[@markzuccberg1079]

thepiecesfit Salt tends to seperate the egg when its being uses together so thats probably why the without one has better results.

[@richarddole6846]

Laptop computer

[@girlspooptoo8567]

Dick Dole Same

[@DarkWolf-zh2bk]

thepiecesfit here's what I wanna do to get perfect results step one water in cup and put on 60 seconds step two put egg in for 60 seconds step three take egg out sprinkle with salt and enjoy BEWARE use a microwave safe cup!!!

[@jennifermaggio7784]

I actually made these! They came out really good! Who knew you can make poached eggs in the microwave! Lol! Thanks

[@recipe30]

Glad it was helpful 👍😊

[@chrome2yourdome]

So good , i had thrown out my egg poucher cause it was too annoying to clean , your way worked for me ☺️ i used half mug of water put in for 1 min then added egg then put in for 1:30 with some frozen precook bacon and by time toast popped it was ready , this is gonna help me not skip breakfasts 🤪

[@recipe30]

Glad it helped!

[@Afrokorne]

My microwave enjoyed 2 eggs a lot! Thank you!

[@Ana_crusis]

Different microwaves may need different times you say, true. So basically it comes down to ' poach it in the microwave ' 😁 Tip for everyone: Pierce the yolk with a needle or the point of a knife then it won't explode. It explodes because the air trapped inside expands.

[@suehill6921]

Piercing the yolk works, 4 years late finding out but I just tested it. Best result in years. 👍

[@Dan23_7]

I've been doing poached eggs in cups in the microwave for years, my mum taught me lol (master chef alright😂) But I've never put water in the cup, just a knob of butter on the egg.

[@arlenegeorge2379]

1st attempt tried in bowl too big..smller might work..2nd attempt egg blew up. 3rd attempt wish me luck will use cup and follow exact directions

[@arlenegeorge2379]

Argggok 4th attempt egg blew up again.. ok I will follow directions so hard for me to follow..ithink knob butter don't work for me almost have to time right and adding water to butter don't work ..explosion...now calm ..retry water only🙏

[@Dan23_7]

Arlene george They can go bang 💥 with no prior warning lol I stop n start the mwave every 20 secs or so

[@drew9312]

Fantastic demo without the waffle. Thanks.

[@pierreluniere]

Best sound design ever!

[@erikaronska1096]

Maybe a silly question, but seems like it might be relevant. What temp is the water poured in the cup? What temp are the eggs? I am going to try this tonight. I tried the traditional method last night. Seemed more like Egg Drop Soup

[@Jivanmuktishu]

To avoid explosions, puncture the yolk with a pin.