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Microwave Poached Eggs

Here's how you make Microwave Poached Eggs
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  • Servings: 1
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 1m
    • The following recipe serves 1 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/8 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • Salt and pepper
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Add the water and white vinegar to a 6 ounce custard cup.

  • Step 2: Break egg into cup, pierce egg yolk with toothpick, and cover dish loosely with plastic wrap.

  • Step 3: Place in microwave and cook for 1 minute or until desired doneness.

  • Step 4: You may need to experiment with cooking times based on the wattage of your microwave and taste preference.

  • Step 5: Immediately remove egg from hot water with a slotted spoon as it will continue to cook.

  • Step 6: Serve with salt and pepper to taste.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • 6 oz custard cup
  • Measuring spoons
  • Toothpick
  • Microwave

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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