Eggs in the microwave are more delicate and lush than when fried, and their low calorific value is explained by the minimum amount of oil used. A variety of recipes dedicated to cooking eggs in the microwave will surprise even the most notorious culinary skeptics.
Can I boil eggs in a microwave oven?
The process of boiling eggs in the shell in the microwave is quite dangerous, since high-pressure steam is formed inside the shell, and the egg can explode. Before you cook an egg in a microwave, you should take precautions: the water for cooking should cover the eggs and be salty. During cooking, do not open the microwave to avoid egg explosion. Following these recommendations, you can safely cook eggs in the shell in the microwave.
Place the eggs in a special microwave bowl in one layer and pour enough water to cover them completely. Add 15 grams of salt to the water, place the container in a microwave and cook the eggs at an average power of 8 minutes. To increase the speed of cooking, pour the eggs with boiling water and cook for 5 minutes, then cool in cold water.
How to fry the eggs in a microwave oven?
The most popular recipes for cooking eggs in the microwave are eggs of "fried eggs" and "chatterbox", the technique for preparing them in microwave is greater than the process of frying eggs in a pan.
Lubricate the plate with vegetable oil, sprinkle with salt and gently mix the protein, trying not to damage the yolk. In the yolk, make a few punctures so that the egg does not explode, and place in the microwave for 2 minutes at 600 volts.
When preparing the "chatterbox" the egg should be stirred and cooked for 1 minute at the same power. A special piquancy to the dish will add crushed cheese and ham, pre-mixed with eggs.
Egg poached in microwave oven
The classic recipe is modernized due to the process of cooking eggs in the microwave for 1 minute. Pour a cup of water into the cup, beat in the egg, close the lid and cook for 1 minute at 600 volts. Pour the poached egg with a spoon and cool in water. The egg, cooked in this way, can be used as the main ingredient in the recipe "Eggs Benedict" .
Egg in a bun in a microwave oven
Ingredients:
- burger for a hamburger - 1 piece;
- egg - 1 piece;
- cheese - 15 g;
- bacon - 25 g;
- dill - 5 g.
Preparation
Cut off the top of the bun and remove the pulp. Lay the bottom and walls of the bun with bacon. Pour the egg into a cup, and then pour into a bun. Make sure that the egg is placed in the cup, otherwise the product may explode. Make small punctures with a knife in the egg yolk. Season the product with pepper. Grate the cheese on a grater and sprinkle an egg on it. Cover the egg with the previously cut bread top and place the prepared bun in a microwave oven. Bake for 2 minutes at 600 volts.
Egg in a microwave in a mug
The method of preparing eggs in a mug in a microwave oven has been widely used in America, and is now popular in our country. Mixing several nutritional ingredients with the egg, you can get a wonderful lunch without leaving the workplace.
Ingredients:
- egg - 1 piece;
- milk - 45 ml;
- vegetable oil - 5 ml;
- ham - 15 g.
Preparation
Lubricate the mug with oil and beat the egg. Finely chop the ham. Add milk, pepper and chopped ham into the mug, mix. Cook in microwave for 1 minute at a power of 600 volts. Remove the omelet, mix and dispense for another 45 seconds, without changing the power.