With the perfect combination of healthy fats, carbohydrates and proteins, eggs can serve as a complete and vitamin-packed meal. The advantage of this food is that it can be presented in multiple ways. Except that some recipes are simpler to prepare than others.
Since eggs are usually easier to prepare, they are usually eaten fried, scrambled, in an omelette or simply hard-boiled. Are you waiting to go to a restaurant to eat them poached? No more unnecessary expenses, we reveal the ideal technique to prepare them at home without any false notes.
Poached eggs in the microwave: how to make them?
For breakfast, as a sandwich or as a snack to satisfy hunger, poached eggs are very popular with most people. It is also a great way to limit calories: you don’t need to add fat to cook them, as you would with scrambled or fried eggs. It’s just that many people imagine this preparation to be laborious. Of course, you need a certain skill to not mess up the recipe, but with the right tips you will be able to cook them like a chef.
Good thing we’ve discovered a trick on Tik Tok that will make your job easier and allow you to quickly prepare them in the most surprising way possible. The little detail that changes everything: this technique is revisited, as you’ll be cooking your poached eggs in the microwave, so you won’t need boiling water. Practical, you might say, as many people still can’t master the traditional method. The Tik-Tokeur (@cottoaldente) surprises his thousands of followers by revealing this surprising technique that simplifies the job.
These are the steps to follow:
- In a bowl (microwave safe), pour 80 ml of water (at room temperature) and a teaspoon of vinegar.
- Crack the egg carefully, being careful not to damage it. If you wish, you can season it with salt and pepper to taste.
- Then place the container inside the device and set the power to 900 watts.
- It takes 80 seconds of cooking time to get the eggs to the perfect consistency.
Once out of the microwave you will notice that the egg white is very compact and the yolk is delicately runny. Enjoy your meal!
Note : If you want to poach several eggs at once, you must put each one in separate containers and repeat the operation as you go.
How to poach eggs with vinegar?
For those who want to learn to better master the traditional technique, we will give you some good tips for successful egg poaching. As you know, they should be cooked in water without the shell. But the secret is to add a little vinegar to the water. In fact, the coagulation of the egg white will be better controlled thanks to the acidity.
Important point: Don’t try to poach multiple eggs in the same pan, it will be difficult to cook them all consistently. It’s better to poach them individually and reheat them when serving.
Preparation steps:
- To start, boil the water in a 1.5 litre saucepan until three-quarters full.
- As soon as the water starts to simmer, add 2 tablespoons of vinegar. The goal is to prevent the egg yolk from separating from the white.
- Allow the water to boil until it reaches boiling point. Then, crack the egg into the hot water and allow it to boil for four minutes without touching it.
- Make sure the egg doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan. If it does, try to move it around. At the end, remove the egg and serve.
- Once the egg is cooked, remove it and place it in a container with ice water for a few seconds to stop the egg from cooking.
- Repeat this process for the other eggs.
Heat them again in water for 20 to 30 seconds. Remove them from the pan and place them on paper towels or a clean towel to absorb excess water. Season your eggs and enjoy!
How long does it take to prepare a poached egg?
For a firm, runny white yolk, poach eggs for 3 to 4 minutes in boiling water. Of course, if you plan to poach several eggs ahead of time and reheat them later, remember that reheating can toughen them even more. So time accordingly.
