Perfect Poached Eggs
Once you poach eggs in the microwave, you’ll never go back to making them on the stovetop. It may take a try or two to dial it in for your microwave wattage, but once it’s right, you’ll get perfectly set whites and runny yolks every time. You may even start poaching eggs on weekday mornings! Garnish with chopped chives, fresh salsa or smoked sea salt. These eggs are also great for adding to a bowl of ramen.
All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwaves and home kitchens to make sure they work — and work well.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (16 fl. oz./500 ml) cold tap water
- 2 tsp. white vinegar (optional)
- 2 eggs
Directions
Add the water and vinegar (if using) to the Anyday dish. Carefully crack the eggs into the water and cover with the lid (knob lifted).
Cook in a 1000-watt microwave at Power Level 6 for 5 to 6 minutes. Gently press the egg yolks to check that the eggs are done to your liking, and add more time in 30-second increments if needed. Better to start with less time since you can always add more!
Immediately remove eggs from water using a slotted spoon. Drain each egg and blot with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Serve right away! Serves 1 to 2.
Recipe notes:
• The eggs will keep cooking if you leave them in the water. Remove them from the hot water immediately, or if you’re not eating right away, gently place them in a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking.
• Quantity matters! Fewer eggs will take slightly less time to cook. More eggs will take slightly more time to cook.
• Make sure that the eggs are fully submerged in water and aren't poking above water (especially if you have extra large eggs)! When microwaves come in direct contact with whole eggs, it can cause the egg to explode.
• You can use a different Anyday dish size, but make sure that the eggs are fully submerged in water. You may need to increase cook times if there’s more water in the dish than this recipe calls for.
• Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.
• Adding vinegar can help keep the whites in place and reduce “flyaways.”
Recipe courtesy of Anyday