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Microwave Poached Eggs Bon Appetit

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Ingredients

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1/2 cup water
1 pinch salt (optional)
1 egg
1 pinch sea salt (to taste)
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

Nutritional information

71.8
Calories
42 g
Calories From Fat
4.8 g
Total Fat
1.6 g
Saturated Fat
186 mg
Cholesterol
656 mg
Sodium
0.4 g
Carbs
0 g
Dietary Fiber
0.2 g
Sugars
6.3 g
Protein
170g
Serving Size

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Microwave Poached Eggs Bon Appetit

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    I did everything as instructed and the egg blew up at around 55 seconds! Be warned - having read the other comments, only one other person has experience this. Does everyone else piece the yolk first to prevent this happening? I'm scared to try again!

    • 22 min
    • Serves 1
    • Easy

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    Microwave Poached Eggs (Bon Appetit Magazine), This method is as effective as poaching eggs on the stove; but it is a good deal faster, and the cleanup is MUCH easier! I heard about this on Food for Thought on NPR last week (one of the hosts mentioned that she had read about this technique in the April issue of Bon Appetit Magazine) I decided to try it– it works! Read More bonappetit com/blogsandforums/blogs/badaily/2011/04/how-to-poach-eggs-in-the-microwave html#ixzz1Lm4NMr7d [April 20, 2011 / Posted by Mary-Frances Heck], I did everything as instructed and the egg blew up at around 55 seconds! Be warned – having read the other comments, only one other person has experience this Does everyone else piece the yolk first to prevent this happening? I’m scared to try again!, My microwave is only 700w so I found the perfect time for me in a normal sized bowl is 2mins, turn egg, another 45 seconds, perfect!


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Fill a 1-Cup (or Larger) Bowl (or Mug) With 1/2 Cup of Water.

    2
    Done

    Add a Pinch of Salt to the Water If You Like.

    3
    Done

    Crack an Egg Into the Bowl; Make Sure the Egg Is Completely Submerged.

    4
    Done

    Cover the Top of the Bowl With a Small Plate or Saucer.

    5
    Done

    Microwave on High Power For 1 Minute.

    6
    Done

    Remove from Microwave and Check to See If White of the Egg Is Firm.

    7
    Done

    If the Egg White or the Yolk Needs More Cooking, Re-Cover the Bowl and Microwave on High For Another 15 Seconds.*.

    8
    Done

    Using a Slotted Serving Spoon or Large Fork, Carefully Transfer the Egg to Your Toast, Your Plate, Etc., and Sprinkle With Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to Taste.

    9
    Done

    *please Note That Microwave Cooking Times Will Vary.when I Make This, I Take the Egg Out After 1 Minute on High and Flip It Over in the Bowl, Re-Cover, and Cook on High For Another 15 Seconds.

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