Woman's 'genius' hack for poaching eggs in the microwave - it's a game-changer
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If you've ever found yourself in a flap over poaching an egg the traditional way, then grab your apron because there's a cracking new hack going viral. A TikTok user posted a brilliant tip for microwaving poached eggs that has everyone buzzing. The method, courtesy of @danarebeccadesigns, involves popping an egg in a small Pyrex bowl filled with just enough water to cover the yolk and nuking it in the microwave for a precise time tailored to how powerful your microwave is, delivering a perfectly poached egg with the dreamiest runny centre.
Cooking times do vary; some folk found that between 36 to 45 seconds did the trick for that ideal oozy consistency. To avoid any messy eggsplosions, seasoned microwavers recommended adding a pinch of salt in the water or gently piercing the yolk with a toothpick before cooking.
Slapping some cling film over the bowl also makes for a simpler scrubbing session afterwards. The feedback on this quick-n-easy poaching ploy has been massively thumbs up, with legions of breakfast enthusiasts extolling its virtues. Natasha and Lisa raved: "AMAZING HACK!!!" while grateful Mike reported back, "Just tried it after watching this and they came out great! Fast and easy. Thank you as well.".
So it seems the hunt for the perfect poached egg might finally be over, all thanks to a little micro-magic, reports the Express. If you're on the hunt for other quick and easy methods to cook eggs, an air fryer could be your answer. For soft-boiled eggs, simply pop two eggs in the air fryer basket at 180 degrees Celsius and set the timer for six minutes.
