Easy Microwaved Poached Eggs

By GratefulSea

The recipe source says this is the way many restaurants poach eggs. I tried it, and it worked very well, though I added about 15 seconds to the cooking time.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1 fresh egg

Details

Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

To replicate this restaurant trick at home, fill a 1-cup microwaveable bowl or teacup with 1/2 cup water. Gently crack an egg into the water, making sure it’s completely submerged. Cover with a saucer and microwave on high for about 1 minute, or until the white is set but the yolk is still runny. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the egg to a plate (I found it easier to pour the egg from the cup into the slotted spoon).