Celery Free Microwave Poached Egg
A perfectly poached egg has always felt like a restaurant trick, but this microwave method makes it genuinely foolproof at home. The combination of hot water and a splash of white vinegar helps the white set up neatly around the yolk, giving you that classic silky texture without a single pot on the stove. Cooking at 50% power is the real secret here — it keeps the egg from turning rubbery and lets you pull it just as the yolk reaches that gorgeous, jammy wobble. With only four ingredients and a mug you already own, this is about as low-effort as a hot breakfast gets. It's naturally free from any plant-based allergens, so there's nothing to second-guess on the label or in the pan. Lift it out with a slotted spoon, hit it with salt and pepper, and you've got something that looks far more impressive than the effort involved.
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Learn more →Ingredients
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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