Fructose Free Microwave Poached Egg
A perfectly poached egg has always felt like a restaurant trick, but this microwave method proves it's completely doable at home with almost no effort. The white comes out tender and fully set while the yolk stays gloriously runny — exactly what you want when you cut into it. For anyone navigating fructose intolerance, eggs are a naturally safe, fructose-free protein that needs zero modification or substitution here. The entire ingredient list is just water, a splash of white vinegar, and a single egg, so there's nothing hidden to second-guess. The vinegar helps the white hold together neatly around the yolk, which is the same trick professional cooks use on the stovetop. 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 two minutes it took to make.
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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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