How Long To Steam Eggs In Microwave

Add a 12 teaspoon of salt for each egg such as 1 teaspoon for 2 eggs and 3 teaspoons for 6 eggs.

How long to steam eggs in microwave. Place it in the microwave and cook it on the highest power setting for 35 seconds. This will help make sure the egg stays in the bowl while it cooks. Lightly prick the bottom of the egg with a safety pin or thumbtack to prevent the egg from exploding. 3 set your timer and steam the eggs.

I recommend starting with 1 minute 30 seconds and then cooking more as needed at 15 second intervals. Cover again and microwave 15 seconds longer. Microwave for 4 minutes for 2 eggs 5 minutes for 4 eggs 6 minutes for 6 eggs. When its done cooking remove the paper towel and inspect the egg.

As the egg cooks you will see the white start to solidify and turn white over the round yolk. Place a paper towel over the bowl before putting it in the microwave. Microwave it on 80 percent power 50 to 55 seconds or until the yolk looks round and set on the outside and the white is almost set yet still a little translucent. Place the egg into a bowl of hot water cover with a plate and microwave at 50 for 4 minutes if you like a runnier yolk take out and peel the egg if you want the yolk to be more cooked leave the egg in the water for 2 minutes.

For perfect microwave poached eggs pour boiling water into ramekin to 34 full and add the vinegar. Use a soup spoon to gently turn the egg over. Cover the eggs with water at least 12 inch above the eggs. If the white is still liquid put it back in the microwave and cook for an additional 10 or 15 seconds.

Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Microwave a bowl of water deep enough to submerge the egg for 3 minutes until hot. Set your timer for 6 minutes for soft boiled 10 minutes for hard boiled with a still translucent and bright yolk or 12 15 minutes for cooked through hard boiled. Crack an egg and gently slip it into the water.