How To Cook Eggs In The Microwave
No matter how busy your mornings are, cooking eggs should be the least stressful activity.
Instead of using the conventional approach of hauling over your frying pan, you simply pop them in the microwave oven and wait for them to cook. Whether you want your eggs scrambled, poached, boiled or omelettes, the microwave can make any eggs you would typically eat
How to Scramble an Egg in the Microwave
Whether you have a ramekin or a microwave egg cooker, you’ll only take a few minutes to whip up some scrambled eggs. The recipe can be personalised by adding diced ham, cheese, vegetables or fresh herbs. Just follow these directions, and you’ll enjoy a plateful of fluffy scrambled eggs:
1. In a microwave egg cooker, custard cup or ramekin, stir 2 large egg with a spoon. Add a tablespoon of water or milk with a pinch of salt. Whisk with the spoon until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
2. Place the dish in your microwave. Cook the egg in 30-second bursts while forking through them after each burst. Depending on how soft you prefer to have your eggs and the strength of your microwave, the procedure should take 30 seconds.
3. After stirring, microwave for another 10 seconds. If pleasing, mix with a sprinkling of chopped green onion or chopped tomato.
4. Microwave for another 5-10 seconds until the eggs are fluffy with no loose liquid remaining in the dish. If desired you can season the eggs with ground black pepper for more taste.
How to Poach an Egg in the Microwave
Sometimes all that one requires in the morning is a runny poached egg to start the day. If you’ve ever tried to poach eggs on the stove, you know what it takes. But you don’t have to use that route to relish in this breakfast classic-Just use your microwave! Follow the steps below, and you will have the desired outcomes.
1. In a custard cup or ramekin, combine 1/4 teaspoon vinegar, 1/3 cup water, and a pinch of salt.
2. Crack an egg(s) and gently slip it into the water. Using a toothpick, gently poke a small hole in the yolk to allow steam to escape during the cooking process, thereby inhibiting your microwave poached egg from exploding. Cover the dish with a lid.
3. Place the covered dish in the microwave and microwave on high for 30 seconds or until the egg yolk appears round and set on the outside. Watch as white solidifies and turns white over the round yolk. Bear in mind that microwaves heat differently; thus, the timings will vary. Carefully remove the dish from the microwave.
4. If you wish, allow the egg to sit in water to let the white firm up then you can uncover the dish.
5. Lift the egg from the cooking liquid using a spoon that is tipped to allow any excess liquid to drain. If desired, you can season the egg with ground black pepper.
How to Make an Omelette in the Microwave
Microwave omelette is a sumptuous five-minute recipe that will effectively streamline your morning. You only need a couple of eggs, sour cream, milk, Microwave oven and a microwave safe mug. If you need extras, you can include meat, veggies, cheese, or whatever you like to this recipe. Just follow these instructions:
1. Spray the microwave-safe mug with non-stick cooking spray. Drop the eggs, sour cream, milk into the mug and blend with a fork until they mix perfectly. Add pepper and salt or any other spices or herbs that you’d like. Stir the add-ins.
2. Microwave the egg mixture for 2- 3 minutes depending on the wattage of your microwave. If you prefer fluffier eggs, remove the mug from the microwave so that you can stir for about 1 minute, then return and complete cooking.
3. You may be forced to experiment to find the correct type of microwave oven. The omelette should ordinarily puff up over the top of the cup before retreating somewhat when you remove it from the microwave.
4. When the top is thickened with no visible liquid egg remains, place cup filling, such as shredded cheese on one half of the omelette. Fold the omelette in half and serve immediately.
Conclusion
1. Since microwaves are now a ubiquitous feature in most homes, they have proved their advantages over other methods of preparing food. Notably, in the preparation of eggs, microwaves have proved to be the most efficient methods because of the following reasons.
2. Since microwaves cook eggs at the boiling point of water, the temperatures are generally lower compared to cooking on a stove. Therefore, cooking eggs in a microwave oven eliminates the formation of tar and chars, which are carcinogenic.
3. As opposed to using direct heat for cooking eggs, microwave radiation quickly penetrates deeper into the egg to ensure that the inside cooks appropriately. When complemented with a turntable or stirrer, the eggs receive more even heating for proper cooking.
4. Generally, microwaves take minimal time to prepare eggs. As a result, the food retains more nutrients compared to conventional cooking on a stove that takes a lot of time and thereby depleting nutrients.
5. When preparing eggs in a microwave, the flames that characterise the stove are absent. So, even children can quickly use it to make their quick breakfast of omelette before rushing to school in the morning.
6. The microwave is an enclosed container, meaning that it will not produce any smoke that may spread in the house or office when cooking eggs.
7. Microwaves are ideal for use even among children because they don’t present any risks of burns. Typically, they heat food but remain cold themselves. While the cooked food will heat the dish on which it is placed, the extent of heat is mostly minimal when compared to conventional ovens and stoves.
8. When preparing eggs on a microwave, you can easily control the temperature. Consequently, the microwave oven enables you to have more control over making your eggs.
It is noteworthy to note that Microwave ovens vary. Determine if you are using a 900-watt microwave or a 1000- watt microwave. Depending on your microwave, cooking time may need to be adjusted.
