Uploaded August 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Allow us to introduce you to your new favourite food hack - microwave poached eggs in two minutes. For quick weekday breakfasts or easy weekend brunches, microwave eggs couldn't be easier. And the best bit is, all you need is an egg in a cup, a bit of water and you're well on your way to perfect poached eggs.
The only question is, what will you have with them?
***
How to poach an egg in the microwave:
1. Break an egg into a microwavable mug or cup
2. Add 1/4 to 1/3 of a cup of water (if in doubt, add less and top up later)
3. Add a tiny splash of white wine vinegar (helps bind the egg together)
4. Put in microwave and cover with a microwave safe plate
5. Cook on half power for 45 seconds
6. Remove from mug with a slotted spoon (or a table spoon)
More information here - mumsnet.com/family-food/microwave-poached-eggs
Thanks to Kiran for showing us how it's done!
More hacks here - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkQik1PHOEcDE5fBq6bmW596_cosOEdr4
Like this? Subscribe to the YouTube channel for more Mumsnet content. New videos every week: http://tiny.mn/1k47ooT
Like Mumsnet on Facebook: facebook.com/mumsnet
Follow Mumsnet on Twitter: @mumsnettowers
Follow Mumsnet on Instagram: @mumsnet
Allow us to introduce you to your new favourite food hack - microwave poached eggs in two minutes. For quick weekday breakfasts or easy weekend brunches, microwave eggs couldn't be easier. And the best bit is, all you need is an egg in a cup, a bit of water and you're well on your way to perfect poached eggs.
The only question is, what will you have with them?
***
How to poach an egg in the microwave:
1. Break an egg into a microwavable mug or cup
2. Add 1/4 to 1/3 of a cup of water (if in doubt, add less and top up later)
3. Add a tiny splash of white wine vinegar (helps bind the egg together)
4. Put in microwave and cover with a microwave safe plate
5. Cook on half power for 45 seconds
6. Remove from mug with a slotted spoon (or a table spoon)
More information here - mumsnet.com/family-food/microwave-poached-eggs
Thanks to Kiran for showing us how it's done!
More hacks here - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkQik1PHOEcDE5fBq6bmW596_cosOEdr4
Like this? Subscribe to the YouTube channel for more Mumsnet content. New videos every week: http://tiny.mn/1k47ooT
Like Mumsnet on Facebook: facebook.com/mumsnet
Follow Mumsnet on Twitter: @mumsnettowers
Follow Mumsnet on Instagram: @mumsnet
