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Microwave Poached Eggs
Our easy recipe for Microwave Poached Eggs gives you the perfect poached egg in just 1 minute. All the tips for a perfectly cooked poached egg every time.
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 min
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 63 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Lunch
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 1 egg medium
- 130 ml water room temperature
Instructions
- Put 130ml of room temperature water in a mug.
- Gently crack the egg in to the water.
- Using a toothpick or sharp knife, pierce the egg yolk a couple of times.
- Put in the microwave and cover with a microwaveable plate and cook on high for 30 seconds.
- Remove the plate and and check to see if the whites are cooked. If not, put the plate back on and put it back in the oven for 10 seconds and check again. It may need another 10 seconds.
- Using a spoon or a little sieve, remove the eggs and place them on a piece of kitchen towel.
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Notes
- Let refrigerated eggs reach room temperature before poaching.
- Fresh eggs are always best, because they will hold their shape better and give you perfect poached eggs. Place the egg in a bowl of water, and if it sinks, it is fresh. Floating eggs should be thrown away because they are too old.
- If you are having trouble cracking your egg straight in to the cup, then crack it into a small ramekin first and then pour that into the cup.
- The amount of water you use will depend on what you are cooking the egg in. We used a mug, so just needed 130ml (0.5 cup). If you are using a bowl, you might need to use more, just make sure the egg is covered by 1 inch of water.
- Make sure you cover the cup with a plate. This stops the steam escaping and keeps the water at the temperature needed to cook the egg.
- If you want to avoid soggy eggs, drain off the excess water by placing them on a paper towel before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1egg
Calories
63kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
164mg
(55%)
Sodium
69mg
(3%)
Potassium
61mg
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
238IU
(5%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1egg | |
| 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 | 69mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 238IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.