Eggs are one of the most versatile foods. You can eat them for breakfast, lunch or dinner and cook them in lots of different ways. And poached eggs are one of the most common way to prepare the staple.
However, the chances are you have been unsuccessful on an occasion or two when trying to cook the eggy favourite.
But to help out, one TikTok creator has shared an easier way to poach the perfect egg. Taking to the social media platform, @danarebeccadesigns explained the dos and don'ts.
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: “I recently learned how to poach an egg, and I thank whoever it was on TikTok. Break an egg into a small Pyrex bowl, add a little bit of water - just enough to cover the yolk - and put it in the microwave." She said.
However, the creator went on to explain that the cooking time can depend on the microwave. Timings can vary from 36 to 45 seconds. But if the time is right, "out comes the perfect poached egg", reports The Express.
The next step is to remove the egg from the dish, using a slotted spoon to pop it on the plate, she goes on, before cutting it open to reveal a perfectly runny yolk.
Eager viewers were quick to try the method, with some stating the egg exploded in the microwave. However, to stop this from happening it is suggested that you either “add a pinch of salt to the water” or “poke the yolk with a toothpick”.
Another suggestion is to place clingfilm over the top of the dish for an easier clean up.
TikTokers commented sharing the love for the method. “I saw this too - AMAZING HACK!!!” While Mike wrote: “Just tried it after watching this and they came out great! Fast and easy. Thank you as well", one wrote.
If you fancy a boiled egg instead, one easy way to cook it is in the air fryer.
For soft-boiled, simply turn your air fryer to 180C and place two eggs in the basket. Set the timer to six minutes. Increase the temperature to 250C and time to around 13 to 17 minutes for a hard boiled egg.
For other easy ways to cook eggs, you can use an air fryer for soft or hard boiled Eggs in just a few minutes.
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