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17 Egg Hacks That Are Borderline Genius
17 egg cooking hacks that work with minimal cleanup.
In brief
17 egg cooking hacks that work with minimal cleanup. 17 egg cooking hacks using minimal cleanup methods like microwaves and plastic bags. Originally reported by Tasty.
Poach eggs in microwave
A mug, some water, and 45 seconds in the microwave makes perfectly poached eggs.
“A mug, some water, and 45 seconds in the microwave is all it takes to make perfectly poached eggs.”
Poach eggs in plastic wrap
Line a cup with plastic wrap, crack an egg into it, and tie it closed to create the perfect poaching packet.
“Just line a cup with plastic wrap, crack an egg into it, and tie it closed to create the perfect poaching packet.”
Julia Child's poaching method
Boil eggs in the shell for ten seconds before cracking them into simmering water.
“Just boil them in the shell for ten seconds before cracking them into simmering water.”
Crack eggs into sieves
The watery outer layer of the egg drains through, leaving a compact egg that holds together beautifully.
“The watery outer layer of the egg will drain through, leaving you with a perfectly compact egg that holds together beautifully.”
Cook omelette in plastic bag
Fill a plastic bag with eggs and toppings, then cook it directly in simmering water for an effortless breakfast.
“Fill a plastic bag with eggs and your favorite toppings, then cook it directly in simmering water for an effortless breakfast.”
Scramble eggs in rice cooker
Throw in your favorite toppings for a dorm-friendly breakfast you can make anywhere.
“Simply throw in your favorite toppings for a dorm-friendly breakfast you can make anywhere.”
Microwave omelette
Put eggs and toppings in a ramekin and microwave for one and a half minutes to make an instant omelette.
“Put eggs and your favorite toppings in a ramekin and microwave for one and a half minutes to make an instant omelette.”
The short version
17 egg cooking hacks using minimal cleanup methods like microwaves and plastic bags.
