Almond Free Microwave Poached Egg
Perfectly poached eggs have a reputation for being fussy, but this microwave method delivers that silky, set white and runny golden yolk without any swirling water or stovetop babysitting. The trick is using hot — not boiling — water with a splash of white vinegar, which helps the white hold together neatly around the yolk. Cooking at 50% power is the real secret here, giving the egg time to set gently rather than turning rubbery or exploding in the microwave. Checking at the 60-second mark and nudging it in short bursts means you stay in control of the texture every single time. The whole thing comes together in a mug with just four ingredients, so there's nothing hidden, nothing processed, and zero cross-contact concerns to stress over. Lift it out with a slotted spoon, hit it with salt and pepper, and you've got a beautiful poached egg ready to land on toast, a grain bowl, or whatever you've got going.
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1 serving
- ½ cup water
- ½ tsp white vinegar
- 1 large egg
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Pour the water and white vinegar into a microwave-safe mug or deep microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute, until the water is hot but not yet boiling.
- 2
Crack the egg directly into the hot water, making sure it is fully submerged. Cover the mug tightly with a small plate or microwave-safe lid.
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