Hard Boiled Eggs in Microwave
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3.2
Hard Boiled Eggs in Microwave
Description
The recipe involves placing three eggs in a deep, microwave-safe bowl submerged in water with salt added to prevent eggs from exploding during cooking. The eggs are microwaved twice for four minutes each, with a one-minute rest in between. Once cooking is complete, the eggs are transferred to an ice bath to halt cooking and aid in shell removal.
After cooling for four minutes, most water is removed from the bowl, leaving just a tablespoon, then shaking the bowl gently to crack shells delicately. This technique makes peeling simpler and less prone to damage. The eggs are peeled and ready to serve once cooled sufficiently.
The process suits microwaves that vary in power and requires caution to handle hot bowls safely. Salt is essential to reduce bursting, and cooking times may need adjustment depending on microwave wattage. Hardened eggs should be stored refrigerated and can last up to seven days.
Ingredients
- 3 egg
- 1 ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- First, place eggs in microwave safe bowl. Add in salt and enough water on top to fully submerge the eggs.
- Microwave for 4 minutes. Then, wait 1 minute.
- Microwave for another 4 minutes.
- Carefully remove bowl of eggs from microwave. Immediately add handful of ice cubes to bowl to create ice bath.
- Allow eggs to remain in ice bath for 4 minutes.
- Finally, remove all but 1 tablespoon of water from bowl. Shake bowl back and forth several times to gently break egg shells.
- This makes peeling the eggs super easy. Peel and serve!
Notes
- Always use at least ½ teaspoon salt in the water to prevent eggs from exploding while microwaving.
- Cooking times may vary depending on your microwave's power; adjust accordingly.
- Use a deep microwave-safe bowl for fully submerging the eggs in water.
- Handle the bowl carefully after microwaving, as it will be hot; use oven mitts.
- Store hard boiled eggs in the refrigerator for up to seven days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3eggs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 238IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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