Hazelnut 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. All you need is water, a splash of white vinegar, and one egg — nothing hiding in the ingredient list, nothing to second-guess. The vinegar helps the white set up neatly around the yolk, giving you that classic, tidy shape without any swirling or stovetop babysitting. Cooking at 50% power is the real secret here, coaxing the white to go fully opaque while keeping the yolk soft and runny in the center. A quick check at 60 seconds lets you dial it in exactly to your liking, whether you want a loose, dippable yolk or something a little more set. Lift it out with a slotted spoon, hit it with salt and pepper, and you have a beautiful poached egg ready in just a few minutes with almost no cleanup.
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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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