Kitchen hack: How to poach eggs in the microwave

Eggs are full of vitamins, minerals and good quality protein, making them a great healthy choice for breakfast, snacks or tossed over a salad.1

But poaching an egg can take a bit of skill, time and effort. This microwave trick makes it easy – and it only takes around a minute.

Method

1. Fill a coffee mug to ¾ full with water and gently crack an egg into the water.
2. Cover with a small plate (just in case there’s an egg explosion no one will want to clean up!) and place into the microwave.
3. Cook on high for 1 minute. If the egg needs a little longer, cook for another 10 seconds at a time until it's ready.
4. Gently remove the egg from the mug with a slotted spoon and serve on your favourite slice of toast.

Tip: The exact cooking time will vary depending on your microwave and the size and age of the egg – you might need to play around to find the perfect time for you.

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