Coconut Free Microwave Poached Egg

Poached eggs have a reputation for being fussy, but this microwave method proves that a perfectly set white with a runny, golden yolk is absolutely within reach on a busy morning. The whole thing comes together in a single mug with just water, a splash of white vinegar, and one egg — nothing hidden, nothing complicated. The vinegar is the quiet hero here, helping the white hold its shape around the yolk so you get that classic, restaurant-style result without a saucepan in sight. Because the ingredient list is so stripped back, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your breakfast — no sauces, no blends, no surprises. Lift it out with a slotted spoon, hit it with salt and pepper, and it's ready to land on toast, a grain bowl, or whatever you've got going. It's the kind of technique that, once you try it, quietly becomes part of your regular rotation.

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