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Crack The Secret: Make The Perfect Poached Egg In 30 Seconds (Yes Really!)

By Sophie White
16th Aug 2017

Crack The Secret: Make The Perfect Poached Egg In 30 Seconds (Yes Really!)

The secret to the perfect poached egg is… DRUM ROLLLLLLL…. ?a microwave.

This method of egg-poaching is the perfect quick work breakfast or your lazy Sunday brunch sorted.

Step 1?

Boil the kettle.

Step 2

Half fill a bowl with boiling water and crack in two eggs so that they are completely submerged.

Step 3

Microwave on high for 30 seconds, then carefully check?them with a spoon and remove with a slotted spoon when they are done, drain on kitchen paper and serve.

NOTE: The eggs cook really quickly so if you want nice soft yolks make sure you keep checking them and don’t cook for too long. Sometimes it takes a little experimenting to get the cooking time right with your microwave.

If you’re looking for?a change from the usual brunch dish, try this Eastern-influenced poached eggs with moreish tahini dressing.

Kale, tahini and roast squash with poached eggs

Serves 2

Ingredients:

1 butternut squash, deseeded and chopped into wedges
Generous pinch of dried chilli flakes
2 large handfuls of kale, stalks removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
Juice of – lemon
2 generous teaspoons tahini
Pinch of salt
1 small garlic clove, crushed
4?6 tablespoons water
4 eggs
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200?C/Gas 6. Toss the squash wedges with a little oil and season with the chilli flakes, sea salt and black pepper. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until tender. Remove from the oven and?allow to cool slightly.

Step 2

Place the kale, oil and lemon juice in a bowl and massage for about 5 minutes until the ingredients are well combined and the kale is bright green in colour.

Step 3

Place the tahini, a pinch of salt and the garlic in a small bowl and gradually add the water, whisking until the mixture has the consistency of pouring cream. Add to the kale and toss to coat. Divide the kale mixture between two large bowls, add the squash and top with poached eggs.