How to poach a perfect egg using a microwave in 60 seconds

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    Caution, some microwaves can have hot spots that may cause the egg to explode. Use lower wattage first to be sure. For me this works perfectly every time. This is a non traditional technique for poaching an egg when you’re in a hurry. I can poach two eggs using this method faster than the bread takes to toast. Because it cooks using the microwaves plus the heated water, there’s a two way cooking process. So it’s fast! If your eggs are fresh, you’ll find it works amazingly. If you’re eggs are old, you will get mixed results, so always use the freshest eggs possible. Microwaves have different wattage strengths, therefore it may take a little less or a little longer. Experiment, turn off and check after 45 seconds, then continue so you don’t over cook it. You can also use two eggs in a larger bowl, I find cups easy. Half a cup of water per cup does the trick. Enjoy perfect poached eggs.
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  • @recipe30
    @recipe30  3 роки тому +290

    Be cautious that anything with hot spots in a microwave can explode, even plain water with build up of steam. I've tried this on many microwaves and it works perfectly, but Not all microwaves are created equal. Safety first. 👍😀

    • @advancelast1740
      @advancelast1740 3 роки тому +24

      Useful to know what wattage microwave you used if poss

    • @michaelwertzy9808
      @michaelwertzy9808 3 роки тому +39

      To safely avoid the "explosion" factor, just lightly prick the yolk even using the tip of a sharp paring knife. Simpler and better is using a good old toothpick! No fail!

    • @tracylee1005
      @tracylee1005 3 роки тому

      Knmmvc kiki hh UK i.ukikv said bnb6myio999

    • @jakeaustin6337
      @jakeaustin6337 2 роки тому +12

      you just need to poke the yolk, i use room temperature water, never exploded

    • @msblue1003
      @msblue1003 2 роки тому +4

      thanks for your video....my egg exploded - next time I try with more than half cup of water and see how it works

  • @gavindajyajya
    @gavindajyajya 4 роки тому +1636

    UA-cam is starting to make me truly believe I could open a five star restaurant using only a microwave.

    • @chess43m
      @chess43m 4 роки тому +14

      🤣

    • @sazzzzzzler
      @sazzzzzzler 4 роки тому +3

      :-) lmao

    • @twice7114
      @twice7114 4 роки тому +37

      Gordon Ramsey enters the chat lmao

    • @LetsRoll01
      @LetsRoll01 4 роки тому +21

      there's a lot of restaurants heavily using the microwave so..

    • @floweroflife5837
      @floweroflife5837 4 роки тому

      😂😂😂 lmao

  • @ikkyo999
    @ikkyo999 5 років тому +1300

    I want a toaster that shoots my bread into space.

    • @recipe30
      @recipe30  5 років тому +81

      I kicked my toaster into space! 😀

    • @georgealderson4424
      @georgealderson4424 5 років тому +13

      Many years ago my Granddad tried to cook a ginger sponge that came in a tin which you put in a pan of boiling water to cook. However...Granddad was new to cooking and did not realise that you had to puncture the tin or....BANG! The tin exploded and literally hit the ceiling where is stuck!

    • @hotaslava69er
      @hotaslava69er 4 роки тому +8

      Why would u want to do that for ... u want to feed Elon musk or some shit!? 😂

    • @gb5uq
      @gb5uq 4 роки тому +14

      I would be happy just to find a toaster that the bread actually fits into..... !

    • @Mr.FakeBelt
      @Mr.FakeBelt 4 роки тому +6

      Elon Musk can probably sort you out, mate ;-)

  • @RonR123
    @RonR123 4 роки тому +1474

    I have been making microwave poached eggs for over 20 years. One tip I learned working in a hospital kitchen as a dietary aid...make sure the water you drop the egg in is hot. Yes, one minute cook time. But I found out early on that if you use cold water, the egg yolk often explodes before 1 minute in the microwave. This is because the microwave cooks from the inside out and if the water is cold, the egg yolk will reach a very high temperature before the white is cooked and it often explodes!...in your microwave. Anyhow, hope this helps. :)

    • @anthony342
      @anthony342 3 роки тому +42

      thanks , that sounds good advice pal , will try it

    • @rochellehirini1128
      @rochellehirini1128 3 роки тому +35

      Thank for the tip, do you mean hot water from the tap of boiling water from the kettle?

    • @RonR123
      @RonR123 3 роки тому +67

      @@rochellehirini1128 Yes, just hot water from the tap. I use a small ceramic bowl or cup with enough water to cover the egg well when you drop it in. My microwave takes appx 1 minute...you will figure out the timing until your eggs are perfect for you!

    • @user-fr1sg4ir2u
      @user-fr1sg4ir2u 3 роки тому +16

      @@RonR123 can u use boiling water too or just hot water! x

    • @fookoffxx39
      @fookoffxx39 3 роки тому +70

      I wish i knew this before doing it, I used cold water and as i was taking bowl out of microwave the egg exploded hitting me in the face.

  • @marjuan9426
    @marjuan9426 4 роки тому +440

    why my microwave exploded?. do i need to remove the camera inside of it?

    • @andyb7539
      @andyb7539 4 роки тому +4

      😂😂😂

    • @xmelissamx
      @xmelissamx 4 роки тому +2

      😂😂

    • @gomro_
      @gomro_ 4 роки тому

      Lmfao

    • @1dogissky
      @1dogissky 4 роки тому +9

      Put it in some rice

    • @hyd916
      @hyd916 4 роки тому +6

      YOUR EGG EXPLODED IN 5HE MICROWAVE, BECAUSE U MUST NOT HAVE PRICKED THE EGG YOKE. MOST DEMOS THEY DON'T TELL U, PITY. .

  • @AltRockLover
    @AltRockLover Рік тому +8

    Omg why didn't I learn this sooner?! It's 3:30am and I just tried this and I'm not even hungry lol. I cooked it for 90 seconds in our 700 watt microwave. I allowed it to sit in the water for an additional 30 seconds. It came out perfectly! I can't wait to try this when I'm REALLY hungry 😂. Thanks for giving me another reason to use my microwave oven more.

  • @imiswazz2769
    @imiswazz2769 5 років тому +903

    Who goes to the comments to see if this actually works?

  • @mtfssjr2
    @mtfssjr2 5 років тому +20

    I just tried it in 30 second intervals using an 800 watt microwave, first egg I cooked for 70 seconds in total... perfect shape but hard boiled, tasted great. Second egg cooked for 60 seconds (30 seconds each way) absolutely perfect! No explosions! Fantastic recipe that actually works, thank you.

    • @recipe30
      @recipe30  5 років тому +4

      Thanks for sharing John!

    • @ragcat8517
      @ragcat8517 Рік тому +1

      How much water did you use?

    • @mtfssjr2
      @mtfssjr2 Рік тому +1

      @@ragcat8517 I think about a cup full

  • @fiskrond9212
    @fiskrond9212 7 місяців тому +5

    Presuming a standard domestic microwave (UK), boil kettle first to make a cup of tea, use boiled water in plastic bowl (easier to handle), into the microwave for 1 minute.. cover (just in case and until you work out exact timing for your mw..) if underdone just leave it while you butter your toast rather than increase cooking time.. an extra 10secs can get messy. Overall this really does work a treat.
    In the mid 80s I ate every day for breakfast.. timing was eggs into pan of boiling water (we didn't have a new-fangled microwave) when I turned toast over (eye level gas grill, Mighty White bread), by the time toast done and buttered.. eggs done to perfection! 🙂

  • @andiandi21
    @andiandi21 4 роки тому +9

    Thanks! I heard a strange noise and I now am in the Andromeda Galaxy. The egg was good.

  • @yes12337
    @yes12337 4 роки тому +203

    my kitchen exploded and the roof fell away, but egg turned out perfect. Thank you

  • @lornahay4445
    @lornahay4445 5 років тому +11

    WHAT A BRILLIANT IDEA , I HAVE NEVER COOKED AN EGG IN THE MICRO WAVE , IT REALLY DOES WORK , THANKS FOR A REAL TIME SAVING RECIPE 👍

    • @recipe30
      @recipe30  5 років тому +5

      Cheers! Yes it does work, once you get the timings right, perfect every time :)

  • @wilcocharlie7233
    @wilcocharlie7233 5 років тому +252

    You should state what watt you microwave is, so people have a rough idea about times.
    Thank You!

    • @MultiBigbird01
      @MultiBigbird01 5 років тому +25

      Excellent suggestion. I was thinking the same.

    • @FS-kt2ww
      @FS-kt2ww 5 років тому +8

      Do a trial and error.

    • @123hoddie
      @123hoddie 5 років тому +12

      This was based on a 1200 watt microwave. Some may take only 50 seconds, others a little longer.

    • @TenThousandDoors
      @TenThousandDoors 4 роки тому +4

      @@123hoddie Did you base your comment on the default wattage of that particular microwave brand, personal experience, or something else?

    • @123hoddie
      @123hoddie 4 роки тому +11

      @@TenThousandDoors follow this link, Get full recipe here www.recipe30.com/how-to-poach-... which is the original recipe, go to the bottom of the page and it is stated there "Little Tips
      If egg is a little under, leaving it in the cup will continue cooking it. This was based on a 1200 watt microwave. Some may take only 50 seconds, others a little longer. "Little Tips
      If egg is a little under, leaving it in the cup will continue cooking it.

  • @nelson3495
    @nelson3495 3 роки тому +21

    Make sure you’re setting is on low and do 30 seconds first! I tried this and it blew my dam microwave door open! I thought I was in Afghanistan and not to mention the mess!

    • @krystaldispatchbetttymcgin7702
      @krystaldispatchbetttymcgin7702 3 роки тому +4

      Im sorry that happened to you. But I got the image of a microwave door blasting open and egg flying everywhere and laughed. Im sorry. Ill leave now.

  • @billsharp8992
    @billsharp8992 Рік тому +31

    Put the cup with the egg and water on a carrier plate (salad plate) and cover the cup with a plastic (or microwavable bowl) to eliminate the cleaning of the microwave if the many variables of this process do not come together perfectly during your initial attempts. The wattage of your microwave, the size of the egg, the starting temperature of the egg, the starting temperature of the water, the amount of water, and the number of coyotes in Wyoming at any given time can affect the outcome. Overall, it's a good process, once you get the parameters under control.

  • @soundofroz6835
    @soundofroz6835 7 років тому +253

    I had to stop this video half way through to cook an egg and some toast

    • @anuxoxo6017
      @anuxoxo6017 5 років тому +3

      soundofroz Could you please share your experience?

    • @anuxoxo6017
      @anuxoxo6017 4 роки тому +1

      ~Vashti7~ Sounds great 👍🏼 My MW is 1200 Watts. I’m too chickened to try this out. Lol 😂

    • @twistedcherrypop
      @twistedcherrypop 4 роки тому +3

      @@anuxoxo6017 do it for 30 secs then chek then do in 10 secs increments till cooked

    • @anuxoxo6017
      @anuxoxo6017 4 роки тому

      Rara D Alright! Thank you 😊

    • @dave9456
      @dave9456 3 роки тому

      @@anuxoxo6017 Jesus that's a beast for sure !!

  • @brttwtsn
    @brttwtsn 6 років тому +627

    tried with non organic egg. hiroshima

    • @petitio_principii
      @petitio_principii 6 років тому +65

      All eggs are organic, they come from living organisms, have carbon in their constitution, that's what defines organic. Any different kind of high-tech farming or non-luxury feeding isn't responsible for explosions.

    • @davew4998
      @davew4998 6 років тому +54

      @@petitio_principii an ex-friend used to trot out this definition of organic every time someone used the word to indicate that food had been produced according to organic farming methods. He was pedandantic in other things too. Gradually he was left with no friends.

    • @daisy-qm2tl
      @daisy-qm2tl 5 років тому +28

      I once made hot chocolate and we had diarrhoea

    • @davew4998
      @davew4998 5 років тому +61

      @@daisy-qm2tl Why didn't you eat the hot chocolate instead?

    • @tiomiguel999
      @tiomiguel999 5 років тому +16

      Dave W - It's "Pedantic" you moron, and, yes, I'm pedantic, too - that's why I spell correctly. Fuckwit...

  • @mstreefern
    @mstreefern 2 роки тому +258

    For all those who ended up with eggsplosion in their microwaves, the MOST important thing that was NOT mentioned here is the power level! If you don't want to be cleaning up eggroclastic debris from your microwave for the rest of the morning, change the power level to 600. Also, adding about a tbs of vinegar helps keep the egg white intact. You can salt it later. And if the white looks like it could do with a little more cooking, just leave it in the hot water for a minute or two, rather than actually microwaving it longer, which could overcook the yolk.

    • @tonys1636
      @tonys1636 2 роки тому +16

      I was wondering what the wattage of his microwave was, he made no mention of it. One minute in a 600 watt one is far different to one minute in my 1000 watt one without adjusting the wattage.

    • @brendadrumm9451
      @brendadrumm9451 2 роки тому

      Gone off eggs yrs ago stopped eating boiled fried poached etc chick's sperms and the yellow a chick

    • @strongestfan9823
      @strongestfan9823 Рік тому +5

      Also pierce the egg yolk so it don’t blow up

    • @usernamemykel
      @usernamemykel Рік тому +12

      @@tonys1636 That's why one should eggsperiment.

    • @paulrhodesquinn
      @paulrhodesquinn Рік тому

      Thanks!

  • @elllamay
    @elllamay 5 років тому +5

    I did it and it worked like a charm :) I was worried about it exploding though so I put cling film over it and put a few holes in it and that did it just fine!

    • @recipe30
      @recipe30  5 років тому

      Thanks for sharing Ella, glad it worked! 👍

  • @1dyingwish
    @1dyingwish 4 роки тому +5

    Welp incase you're like me and wanted to see how it went, (and yes it is almost 4 am)... But I just did this, and it worked. But what you might want to take note of is the more water you have in the bowl, the longer it takes to cook. I had a full, kinda large ceral bowl 3/4 full of water, plus the egg which added more to it volume to it, so I cooked for 1 min, it wasnt enough... To fix this issue I just kept on cooking for 30 seconds at a time till I saw it turn from clear, to white, so it took more like a good 3 mins for me of solid microwave time, broken up into half minute intervals, but after this it turned out pretty awesome. The egg white was cooked, whole thing stayed intact very well, I was able to lift it up easily with a spoon and place it on my toast.... and then I cut into that bad boy to see a perfectly runny yolk to enhance the buttery toast to a new level... 👍 definitely gonna do this more often and experiment with the water and salt levels to perfect the method... Also, I should add that I did wake people up with the beeping of just pressing the microwave buttons, even tho I was catching it every time at 1..... Dont let it happen to you 😂👍

  • @jeffreysizer1391
    @jeffreysizer1391 3 роки тому +43

    Have had many wicrowave explosions trying to poach eggs, (male pensioner), so I read that one method was to boil the water first, this is what the results were
    I 3quarter filled a mug with hot water, placed it in the microwave for 60 seconds , after 15 seconds past I cracked an egg into the cup and let it continue for the reminder 45 seconds , I ended up with a perfect poached egg, did it again and had a good 2 egg and 2 toast breakfast. THANKS previous subscribers7

    • @rubypickles1836
      @rubypickles1836 3 роки тому +2

      Thanks for posting this. I was a bit confused by the previous posts if people were say hot water was causing explosions or avoiding them. I'm going to try this soon.

    • @alexiskiri9693
      @alexiskiri9693 6 місяців тому +1

      I tried your method and it was perfect. I used some vinegar in the water. Thanks for posting. First time I got it right. 👍

  • @jillellen2631
    @jillellen2631 2 роки тому +14

    Very helpful video. I appreciate that it didn't drag on for 10 minutes like many of the others do. Catchy little tune as well!:)

  • @RandomDude-bo1lg
    @RandomDude-bo1lg 4 роки тому +151

    Next an fresh organic egg
    *Me, holding an synthetic egg..* damn it!

    • @osama3146
      @osama3146 4 роки тому +3

      Kasumi Ninja 😂😂😂😂

    • @billyburger100
      @billyburger100 4 роки тому +1

      Lmao

    • @sam1174
      @sam1174 3 роки тому +2

      A synthetic egg would still be organic if it is made using carbon-based chemicals.
      Just sayin'...

    • @grxengine
      @grxengine 3 роки тому

      Damn that Tyrell Corporation

  • @davewalsh4982
    @davewalsh4982 5 років тому +2

    I have to say, the theme tune taking you through this, is as good to listen to, as the clip, is to watch. Great Job,

    • @recipe30
      @recipe30  5 років тому

      Appreciate Dave, cheers man! 😀😀

  • @ansijreddy
    @ansijreddy 4 роки тому +2

    Awesome Thanks it's wonderful to know that something works the first time you try it ...I enjoyed my eggs

    • @recipe30
      @recipe30  4 роки тому +1

      Great to hear Jacintha! 😀

  • @TheKazd
    @TheKazd 4 роки тому +32

    I agree with the comments below, two of the most important pieces of information are the wattage of the microwave and the amount of water. If people use a cup of water and only have a 900-watt microwave it will take a lot longer. By giving them the wattage of your microwave and the amount of water you used they have least got a starting point. Egg size (weight) is also helpful. I did try this method yesterday but I found I needed to cook longer to get the white cooked through as my microwave is only 900watt.

  • @truckn
    @truckn 6 років тому +16

    Thanks for the info. Now I have another simple breakfast dish I can make in my semi truck. Be well.

  • @NelsonMuntz1
    @NelsonMuntz1 4 роки тому +15

    Thats the most aggressive toaster ive ever seen!

    • @recipe30
      @recipe30  4 роки тому +1

      It's 6 foot under now RIP.

    • @Agent.99
      @Agent.99 4 роки тому

      🤣

  • @pierreluniere
    @pierreluniere 3 роки тому +2

    Best sound design ever!

  • @thephilsterlee
    @thephilsterlee 10 місяців тому

    Yep, 9ve just followed this and the eggs were excellent… I was sceptical but it really is that easy! 👍

    • @recipe30
      @recipe30  10 місяців тому

      Great to hear!

  • @benedettobruno1669
    @benedettobruno1669 4 роки тому +77

    00:16 It is unfair that other people's salt sounds more inviting than mine.

    • @Batsche22
      @Batsche22 4 роки тому +2

      Benedetto Bruno underrated comment

    • @Bladeeee
      @Bladeeee 4 роки тому +1

      There is a microphone in the salt

    • @NoLefTurnUnStoned.
      @NoLefTurnUnStoned. 3 роки тому +1

      Try Malden salt. It tastes fabulous and sounds great!

    • @Josec823
      @Josec823 3 роки тому +2

      Maybe you are not worth your salt. ;)

    • @benedettobruno1669
      @benedettobruno1669 3 роки тому

      @@Josec823 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @ederdanilo
    @ederdanilo 5 років тому +64

    Great video, thanks!
    Tip: I found that less water and a 2x30s run is the best in a 1000-watt microwave. Maybe - only a bit - more depending on how you prefer the egg yolk.

    • @shaaronie
      @shaaronie 8 місяців тому +1

      I did it this way and it came out perfectly!! Thanks!

  • @Hammertime054
    @Hammertime054 7 років тому +926

    Ok
    Ive just gone down stairs to try this, minutes ago, i swear to god it works, my only problem, first time though was i left it a little over the minute
    To which was just over the poached mark, but wow, it was lovely. I did put paper towel over cup just in case exploding egg, but I promise you it never exploded, the quickest way I've ever seen a poached egg done. Proper tasty, please give it a go people, its only an egg even if it goes wrong.
    Practice makes perfect. Brilliant idea👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😋😋thanks, no more saucepans for me😂😂👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @llTllOllBllYll
      @llTllOllBllYll 6 років тому +107

      John Hammersley most enthusiastic comment of egg history , egg award is in your hands

    • @jannahibrahim9778
      @jannahibrahim9778 6 років тому +2

      John Hammersley I like if work

    • @jaycobbina9529
      @jaycobbina9529 6 років тому +15

      Defo trying this...but longer than 60 seconds. I cannot stand runny yoke 😣

    • @osamu_90
      @osamu_90 6 років тому +96

      Jay Cobbina ...Why would anyone try to poach an egg if he/she cannot stand runny yolks? Runny yolks are part of the definition of poached eggs.

    • @bailey78
      @bailey78 6 років тому +10

      Jay...then you don't want a poached egg ~ pop the yolk before cooking

  • @Afrokorne
    @Afrokorne 4 роки тому +3

    My microwave enjoyed 2 eggs a lot! Thank you!

  • @AnnSchierling
    @AnnSchierling Рік тому

    By far the easiest and fastest way to poach an egg, Thank you!!

  • @rabeeamughees3255
    @rabeeamughees3255 6 років тому +32

    Thank God! You saved my life like literally. I have been dying to eat runny eggs in hostel but can't since we have a microwave. But now I can!!!!
    Brilliant!

  • @MarcelJoel504
    @MarcelJoel504 4 роки тому +37

    Sauce pan Poachers: it takes time and many attempts to get it right
    Microwave Poachers: hold my beer

  • @RaynahWoolsey
    @RaynahWoolsey 4 роки тому +24

    When the English muffins popped up I burst out laughing, the music and slow motion made it so dramatic. Great video.

    • @gharwood1356
      @gharwood1356 3 роки тому

      The only time I ever saw English Muffins was in America. Then Marks & Spencer started selling them here!

  • @Dan23_7
    @Dan23_7 4 роки тому +15

    I've been doing poached eggs in cups in the microwave for years, my mum taught me lol (master chef alright😂)
    But I've never put water in the cup, just a knob of butter on the egg.

    • @arlenegeorge2379
      @arlenegeorge2379 4 роки тому +1

      1st attempt tried in bowl too big..smller might work..2nd attempt egg blew up. 3rd attempt wish me luck will use cup and follow exact directions

    • @arlenegeorge2379
      @arlenegeorge2379 4 роки тому +1

      Argggok 4th attempt egg blew up again.. ok I will follow directions so hard for me to follow..ithink knob butter don't work for me almost have to time right and adding water to butter don't work ..explosion...now calm ..retry water only🙏

    • @Dan23_7
      @Dan23_7 4 роки тому

      Arlene george They can go bang 💥 with no prior warning lol
      I stop n start the mwave every 20 secs or so

  • @xelaklement3367
    @xelaklement3367 5 років тому +155

    Thank you so much for this! I always struggled making poached eggs and this has saved me a lot of time. I used 700W for 1:30 min on my microwave to get them perfect.

    • @recipe30
      @recipe30  5 років тому +7

      Thanks for sharing Alex!

    • @clivenewton7609
      @clivenewton7609 4 роки тому +3

      Thanks Xela, my micro is pretty old only being 650w so I shall start with 1.30 and add a few seconds to hit the sweet spot! Once again many thanks

    • @lindathornburg2078
      @lindathornburg2078 2 роки тому

      THANKS SO MUCH!!

    • @golaoi
      @golaoi 2 роки тому

      Same time for me. 60secs too little.

    • @maurizio4572
      @maurizio4572 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for sharing. I was just wondering what W should I use

  • @hannah_marie8462
    @hannah_marie8462 3 роки тому +4

    Doesn’t this make eggs explode? This is so dangerous!

    • @aprilthomas1489
      @aprilthomas1489 3 роки тому

      ummmmm.... no? lol

    • @hannah_marie8462
      @hannah_marie8462 3 роки тому +2

      @@aprilthomas1489 google it! Eggs can explode in the microwave if the wattage is too high. I’ve seen news stories of people who have gotten severe burns from doing similar things to this video.

    • @aprilthomas1489
      @aprilthomas1489 3 роки тому

      @@hannah_marie8462 don't worry the water buffers it from exploding

  • @kasperd
    @kasperd 4 роки тому +13

    I rarely seen any youtube tutorial working as good as this.
    80ml water
    pinch of salt
    Cold cup (change the cup, if you're making several)
    Egg
    60 seconds on 800mv in microwave
    Boom - Perfect!

    • @danguee1
      @danguee1 27 днів тому

      80ml cold water?

  • @zaugitude
    @zaugitude 5 років тому +22

    Most fool proof poaching method I have came across, and I have tried quite a few - Thanks!
    For the varying microwave times, it is sometimes helpful to state the wattage of the one being used as a starting point.

  • @serenity5755
    @serenity5755 3 роки тому +7

    Yup. It works great. And you can use eggs that have been in the fridge a while, not like some other chefs say - like you have to use "super fresh" eggs less than a day old. BS. This method really works well on any eggs. Just use 1/2 cup cold water. You can use a small bowl instead of a cup, too.

  • @stevelogan5475
    @stevelogan5475 6 років тому +22

    Joel, great idea and recipe because here in rural kentucky, if you have a microwave, it is pretty much used as a reheater of left overs, popcorn popper, and we don't eat many canned items, but let us say a soup heater in a pinch. Anyway, good trivia question for your chef pals, but you fellows may already know. In rural ky. Most folks raise their own chickens for eggs or buy/swap something for fresh eggs, i guess what most people on the food shows would call free range or organic, here we just call them fresh eggs, the chickens are kept in a hen house with a wire fence coop to keep them in and predators out. It would be almost unheard of to see someone who uses those bleached white eggs from what i would call a sweat shop egg facility, hormones and the like. Chickens here are fed naturally, but we did find that growing some oregano an feeding to chickens with their feed is supposedly a good natural antibiotic. Anyway, the trivia info, an eggs shell color, cream, spotted, light brown, dark brown, a blueish hue, whatever the color of the shell, it is determined by the color of the chickens earlobes, you have to spread the feathers a little to see, but it is a fact

    • @arifchowdhury8855
      @arifchowdhury8855 5 років тому

      Steve Logan no one asked about your farm life

    • @grbadalamenti
      @grbadalamenti 8 місяців тому +1

      If I ever visit the USA, I will not go to New York. I will visit Louisiana where they brew the tabasco sauce and then Kentucky, for bourbon and chicken eggs😂😂😂

  • @MrDrivingFaster
    @MrDrivingFaster 3 роки тому +25

    Use boiling water from a kettle and cover the glass with film wrap. If the yolk explodes you will spend two hours trying to extract egg from your microwave

    • @lightgiver7311
      @lightgiver7311 3 роки тому +5

      Put a small bowl of water and 1/2 lemon in your microwave and bring to boil. Leave while steam cleans up your mess. Wipe clean

  • @bhumbukket
    @bhumbukket 5 років тому +74

    I think I put too much water, white part was all soggy and dissolved In the water
    EDIT: used less water and it worked yay

  • @sweetmuffin6090
    @sweetmuffin6090 3 роки тому

    It actually worked well

  • @richymathew6297
    @richymathew6297 4 роки тому

    Wow...I've tried other techniques and always failed...but this method works like a charm

  • @MrZootSuitz
    @MrZootSuitz 3 роки тому +3

    Shout out to all the second degree burn victims caused by this video

  • @jeanduncalf
    @jeanduncalf 5 років тому +31

    1:30 worked for me in a 800W oven, then leave it in the cup for half a minute. Perfect runny egg

    • @recipe30
      @recipe30  5 років тому +1

      Thanks for sharing Jean!

  • @kookiescookie9641
    @kookiescookie9641 6 років тому +9

    It worked and it tasted amazing
    But the problem is the video said microwave it for 60 seconds
    But mine needs 2 minutes
    But thanks for the tips!!

  • @mrgrinch9976
    @mrgrinch9976 4 роки тому +2

    i tried using non organic eggs and the fbi is at my doorstep please help

  • @amereminion
    @amereminion Рік тому

    Poached eggs and popcorn are the only food prep I use the micro for.

  • @noyb154
    @noyb154 4 роки тому +29

    Better: heat the water first in the microwave, then zap it for half the time. Fewer explosions, less nutrient destruction.

    • @shalomirene1
      @shalomirene1 4 роки тому +1

      No,,,, water must be cold as this buffers the egg from sticking to the cup

  • @deb2285
    @deb2285 6 років тому +23

    I can attest to too much water above the egg has a great impact on cooking time. Depending on the bowl-cup used to cook in... I am addicted to grits with poached eggs on them... Which is pretty much my everyday breakfast... I used a cup of cold water in a lg mug... Took nearly 3 min. to get where I like them (runny yolks)... The second egg, I did 1/2 cup water inn same mug...60 secs. later perfect egg. 😊...so too much water over the top of egg takes too long... Next time I might go a tad under 1/2 cup water... Great vid, btw ... 👍

    • @BrodyYYC
      @BrodyYYC 3 місяці тому +1

      Yep my first try I had like 2 inches of water above the egg and it didn't seem like it was working. Poured off some water and put it back in and it turned out eggcellent!

  • @trinquet
    @trinquet 4 роки тому +12

    This works! My first real poached egg after years of trying. Delicious. Thank you.

  • @afriedli
    @afriedli 3 роки тому +2

    If you want to coat the inside of your microwave with bits of egg and give yourself a nice cleaning job, I recommend this recipe.

  • @charlie2t
    @charlie2t 2 роки тому +1

    Don’t do this! I tried it and at 58 seconds the egg became an IED. It took about 30 minutes to clean out my microwave!

  • @SpaciestNate
    @SpaciestNate 5 років тому +8

    I think I didn’t put it in long enough and now my house is imploding.

  • @maureenarnold8573
    @maureenarnold8573 2 роки тому +9

    I followed instructions to the letter.
    Placed a large egg in cup of water and microwave for 60 seconds.
    Placed on my toast, so excited to eat, when imagine my surprise when I touched the top of the egg with my knife it exploded in my face! Plus the yoke was almost solid not runny!
    Luckily no burns but I suggest a
    person experiment with size and shape of cup, size of egg and the amount of time microwaving the egg. Its like a science experiment to get the egg to your particular liking.

    • @tomp8871
      @tomp8871 3 місяці тому +4

      I guess the yokes on you 😁

    • @roberta6119
      @roberta6119 Місяць тому +1

      Rename this “how to explode eggs in 1 minute” Shame on you for these directions, I am telling your mother about this……

    • @howitsmade5865
      @howitsmade5865 Місяць тому +1

      @@tomp8871 😂

  • @david81085
    @david81085 5 років тому +38

    Warning ⚠️ Folks ,I learned something today.I learned that eggs are highly explosive actually.Followed the instructions ,took the egg out.of the cup ,put it on the plate then 💥💥💥💥💥💣✨ BOOOOOOMM !!!!!!!!,I got egg in my eye ,I got egg in my hair egg on the celing ,WTF ???????

  • @percyonthevlog4824
    @percyonthevlog4824 2 роки тому

    This is revolutionary.. when time isn’t there to make one

  • @MimiYuYu
    @MimiYuYu Рік тому +1

    Wait. I thought microwaving eggs makes the yolks explode. I saw a lady heat up a boiled egg in the microwave. And then my friend opened the microwave. He was covered head to toe in eggs.

  • @jonnyrox116
    @jonnyrox116 7 років тому +26

    Works best with room temperature eggs.

  • @Quartz-GT
    @Quartz-GT 5 років тому +4

    Well, in a 900w microwave, 40 seconds might have done the trick for one egg. Looked like it needed a bit more time so I gave it 20 more seconds and with 2 to go, it exploded everywhere. The egg was thoroughly cooked however... So whilst lunch to 58 seconds to make, the clean up operation took 20 minutes!

  • @bbyspace791
    @bbyspace791 5 років тому +3

    Ok so here’s my first time doing this
    1st Attempt: Egg has too much water in cup
    2nd: Egg fell in the sink
    3rd: Egg exploded but was okay to eat
    4th: Egg fell in sink
    5th: Egg was perfect

  • @ellaagustin1107
    @ellaagustin1107 4 роки тому +1

    This actually worked. Thank you! 🥰

  • @markopolo5695
    @markopolo5695 3 роки тому

    Man that looks good

  • @Timinator62
    @Timinator62 6 років тому +8

    This technique is by far the easiest and makes "best looking" Eggs Benedict. Varying the time +/- 5 seconds at a time to find your "perfect" egg cooking time.

  • @chrisedward7575
    @chrisedward7575 5 років тому +9

    Except for the organic egg and toaster that throws bread products at you this is a good video.

  • @mpatterson90
    @mpatterson90 4 роки тому +7

    Last time I seen someone try to poach an egg in a microwave. The egg went kaboom...

  • @rbukowski
    @rbukowski 7 місяців тому +2

    Tried it
    Mine half cooked
    Put it back in for another 30
    Still wasn’t ready so I pored out the water.
    Gave it another 10.
    Pulled it out, looked into the cup and it exploded in my face and the entire kitchen, including half way up the skylight.
    That couple of minutes cost me 1 hour of cleaning the kitchen. Egg everywhere. Even under my eye lids. 😳😅

  • @glennlopez6772
    @glennlopez6772 2 роки тому

    Must try heating only the water in the cup, at Max setting (900) on the microwave, for 40 to 60 seconds or, till there are some light vapors rising. Remove the cup and then break the egg (which has reached room temperature) into the heated water. Cover with a saucer.
    Wait for it to jell the way you like it!
    In good faith, yet to try it myself, and should not be held responsible for any mess.
    Avoid auto settings and only dial in the above avoiding the weight setting.

  • @FederationStarShip
    @FederationStarShip 6 років тому +79

    I left it 1 nanosecond too long and my entire house exploded

    • @sporttiff
      @sporttiff 5 років тому +2

      I feel this deeply happened to me as well

    • @cavekritter1
      @cavekritter1 5 років тому +8

      Lucky it was only a nanosecond. 2 seconds it would have created a black hole that would consume the whole galaxy and beyond

    • @michaelsiddle837
      @michaelsiddle837 5 років тому

      If it exploded then you clearly forgot to cover the egg With cold water before hand

    • @Pashasmom1
      @Pashasmom1 4 роки тому +1

      But you lived to tell us about it. Imagine that.

    • @paulmunro3175
      @paulmunro3175 4 роки тому

      But the egg was done right and your breakfast went otherwise smoothly?

  • @beniciomoldenado2315
    @beniciomoldenado2315 3 роки тому +3

    Nice video, thank you. Do you have the micro-wave on full power? How many watts is your micro-wave? Thanks.

  • @cherylllangham
    @cherylllangham 3 роки тому +5

    I just did this in a mug at my office, old microwave so it took 2 min! (1 min each try) It was in COLD water, and did not explode. It was perfect! Easy quick office breakfast.

    • @recipe30
      @recipe30  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for sharing Cheryl! 😀

  • @i_run_defaults9196
    @i_run_defaults9196 4 роки тому +1

    It works perfectly besides the fact that getting out of the cup sometimes the yoke breakes. Besides that its perfect with some homemade strawberry jelly.

  • @mrtrendizzle
    @mrtrendizzle 4 роки тому +1

    I've just tried this! It took 2 minutes to fully cook with a nice runny yolk still. I did use a rather large mug (More of a bowl with a handle) but this works pretty well. Better than pretty much all other "Quick easy cook" videos being churned out by big corps.

  • @Faithmaxxing23
    @Faithmaxxing23 4 роки тому +14

    I can almost hear Gordon Ramsay's voice going "FUCKING HELL!!" in the background 😂😂

    • @katrinabeeker408
      @katrinabeeker408 3 роки тому

      Lol x same

    • @justalonelypoteto
      @justalonelypoteto Рік тому

      Gordon Ramsay is a celebrity "chef" who doesn't understand, or pretends to not understand, that a microwave is basically just a way of turning the water in your food into a heating element, I'm guessing being extremely pretentious and gatekeeping is required for him to be entertaining

  • @sammtb2916
    @sammtb2916 3 роки тому +3

    My egg exploded in the microwave

  • @jazzel5617
    @jazzel5617 4 роки тому +4

    GUYS, IT WORKS! It may look a litt raw after a minute but trust me, its perfect, though its a little gooey, but thats besides the point, its worth the tryyyy

  • @TheEmperor279
    @TheEmperor279 4 роки тому +1

    so your telling me that right after 60 seconds in that microwave that you can fucking pick that cup up without expiernecing any pain

  • @debraberg4513
    @debraberg4513 4 роки тому +1

    anyone else come here after microwaving an egg that exploded :(?

  • @Jivanmuktishu
    @Jivanmuktishu 3 роки тому +8

    To avoid explosions, puncture the yolk with a pin.

  • @erikaronska1096
    @erikaronska1096 5 років тому +3

    Maybe a silly question, but seems like it might be relevant.
    What temp is the water poured in the cup?
    What temp are the eggs?
    I am going to try this tonight.
    I tried the traditional method last night. Seemed more like Egg Drop Soup

  • @179nikhil
    @179nikhil 4 роки тому +6

    Can I do this without a microwave....or an egg?

    • @recipe30
      @recipe30  4 роки тому +9

      Yes, enjoy the toast 👍👍

  • @soujnapalke3538
    @soujnapalke3538 Рік тому

    This video was so useful to me as I always struggle with poaching eggs 😊

  • @123hoddie
    @123hoddie 5 років тому

    This was based on a 1200 watt microwave. Some may take only 50 seconds, others a little longer.

  • @seethanagarajah
    @seethanagarajah 6 років тому +5

    Holy crap... anyone can do this... thank you so much for your wonderful videos. God bless you 😘

  • @sandrapitchers9272
    @sandrapitchers9272 Рік тому +3

    I've tried this several times and it doesn't work!!!!

  • @jennifersantillana9738
    @jennifersantillana9738 4 роки тому +4

    Gonna try this at once!!!! Thank you so much for uploading this video. Saw other ones with water and vinegar and blah blah...
    Your video....FANTASTIC!!! 👏 Will let you know how it goes

  • @PEVE182
    @PEVE182 3 роки тому +2

    I just tried it and it exploded lol

  • @TheGreenpetal
    @TheGreenpetal 3 роки тому +1

    Comments made me smile........ thanks everyone.. Will try this tomorrow.

  • @jnpasi9528
    @jnpasi9528 3 роки тому +4

    So my microwave exploded,
    The egg exploded into a million tiny bits.

    • @danya.9602
      @danya.9602 7 місяців тому +1

      My egg exploded before the minute was up!!

  • @goguryan
    @goguryan 2 роки тому +7

    Thank you so much! I tried it right away. It was so easy and the egg was almost perfect. It was never been easy to poach an egg before!

    • @recipe30
      @recipe30  2 роки тому

      You are so welcome! Thanks for sharing!

  • @paintedshoebox3619
    @paintedshoebox3619 5 років тому +1

    Please don't do Maximum Efficiency like I did and cook more than one at a time. I ended up overcooking it, and I got egg all over the walls when it exploded, got all over my face, too. Very tasty, tho, 10/10. Also use a paper plate/sturdy paper towel to cover, not a cheap paper towel.

  • @Midway47
    @Midway47 5 років тому +2

    I tried this. First attempt perfect and delicious. Second attempt....it exploded like a grenade, in my face as I was removing it from the microwave. Ten foot blast radius all over the kitchen. I had used fresh equipment to cook so nothing was hot to begin with. Will try this again when I work up the courage. Good luck, but be warned.

  • @MrHucker09
    @MrHucker09 4 роки тому +4

    Perfect! For me i needed an extra 15 seconds because my microwave is crap. Came out of the cup super easy too.

  • @mcmanpa
    @mcmanpa Рік тому +3

    Some wrap over the top of the cup would help avoid an eggsplosion mess. My microwave came with a plastic cover that fits over most dishes; provides the same protective service.