How to cook eggs in the microwave? Recipe with photo

Chicken eggs are one of the most common and simplest ingredients for preparing not only complex, but also independent dishes. They can be fried, boiled in the shell or without it. You can also make eggs in the microwave! However, the latter is better not to rush.

Microwave exploded egg

It is worth noting that today quite a lot of “lotions” have been invented that can correct the situation. There are even special plastic molds for making scrambled eggs. You just need to pour the ingredients into the prepared notches and that's it.

So how to cook eggs in a microwave in such a way that then you do not have to collect their leftovers throughout the device? You will learn more about this later. But now it will not be superfluous to devote a couple of minutes to the properties and contraindications of the ingredient itself.

Features

  • They do not lead to weight gain, contain an extremely small amount of fat and are absorbed by the body by 98%.
  • The nutritional value of one egg is equivalent to 50 grams of meat or a glass of milk. Moreover, it contains 14% of the daily protein intake.
  • The yolk of chicken eggs contains more fat, and therefore is absorbed worse by the body.
  • A raw egg, in turn, is digested quickly enough. But do not abuse them. The risk of contracting salmonellosis is high enough. You can boil an egg in the shell in the microwave. As an option.
  • When dieting, it is worth giving preference to proteins. The yolk contains a lot of cholesterol.

Beneficial features

What eggs are useful for the human body:

  • improved metabolism;
  • normalization of the nervous system;
  • vascular cleansing;
  • improved blood circulation;
  • activation of mental activity;
  • improving the condition of bones, teeth and hair, and much more.

Harm

  • The greatest harm is caused by cholesterol contained in this product in sufficiently large quantities.
  • One full eaten egg leads to an excess of the daily norm of cholesterol equal to 200 mg.
  • According to scientific studies, excessive consumption of eggs leads to type 2 diabetes and increases the risk of premature death by 25%.
  • When using these products, cholesterol levels increase. Because of this, blood vessels become clogged and the risk of diseases such as hypertension, heart attack and stroke increases.

Important points for cooking eggs in the microwave

  • The dishes used should be strictly for the microwave.
  • It is recommended to use special forms or stands.
Microwave Egg Bakeware
  • During cooking, do not open the device door.
  • Before boiling eggs in the microwave, make a small hole in the shell.
  • Use raw materials warmed to room temperature.
  • Do not use foil!

So, all the important issues are considered. Now you can proceed to the most important thing - cooking eggs in the microwave according to recipes!

Option number 1. In vinegar solution

It is worth noting - this is the safest and most proven way. To implement it, you will need:

  • vinegar - half a teaspoon (will help maintain the shape of an egg cooked without shell);
  • water - 1 cup;
  • egg;
  • half tsp salt.

Cooking

  • Pour hot water into the container in which you plan to cook the product.
  • Add vinegar and salt. Mix well.
  • Gently break the egg and place it in a bowl of prepared water. Be sure to maintain the integrity of the yolk! Otherwise, porridge is obtained.
  • Set the timer in the microwave for 60 or 90 seconds.
  • From the obtained substance, extract the boiled egg with a spoon.

Option number 2. On the water

This is a rather unusual way of cooking eggs in the microwave in the shell. During its implementation, all safety precautions must be observed.

Ingredients:

  • egg;
  • water.

Cooking process

  • Bring the water in a small saucepan to a boil.
  • Pour into the dishes in which it is planned to cook the product. Water should not reach the edge of just 2 centimeters.
  • Using a sharp object, make several medium holes in the shell. They should be through, piercing the film. Otherwise, the egg will simply explode.
  • Put the product in the dishes, with the holes up. Make sure that he does not roll over.
  • Set the microwave to minimum power and leave to cook for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the prepared egg from the microwave and immediately place in cold water. This will help to easily remove the shell.

Option number 3. In a circle

Microwave Boiled Egg

Another simple breakfast option is eggs in a mug. To implement it, you will need more components:

  • 2 chicken eggs;
  • vegetables (depending on preferences);
  • cheese.

Cooking

The actions are as follows:

  • in a mug allowed for use in the microwave, pour a little vegetable oil and add a small pinch of salt;
  • carefully break there 2 eggs and mix, add vegetables;
  • cover with a hole and place in the microwave for 30 seconds at maximum power;
  • shortly before the end of cooking add cheese;
  • leave the finished dish for another minute.

Option number 4. In the container

Plastic mold for cooking eggs in the microwave

This recipe involves the use of special molds for cooking eggs in the microwave. To implement it, you will need:

  • 2 chicken eggs;
  • water - 2 tsp;
  • salt - depending on preferences.

Cooking process

  • Wash the mold under warm water.
  • Gently chop each egg shell. Carefully pour the contents into the cells of the container.
  • Pierce the yolk of each egg with a knife and stir a little.
  • Add a teaspoon of water to each compartment and mix.
  • Close the mold and carefully place in the microwave. Cook for 60 seconds at full power. If the indicated time is short, continue cooking for 10 or 20 seconds.
  • Add spices to the finished dish.

Option number 5. With cheese and ham

Ready omelet in a mug

A more complicated recipe for cooking eggs in the microwave. In case you have the time and desire to eat breakfast normally.

Cooking components:

  • 2 chicken eggs;
  • ham or sausage - 100 g;
  • warmed milk - 30 ml;
  • hard cheese - 60 g;
  • spices and herbs - depending on preference.

Sequencing

Microwave Omelette
  • Put carefully broken eggs into the dishes for the microwave.
  • Add pre-warmed milk, spices and herbs.
  • Using a fork, whisk or blender, stir all the ingredients to a homogeneous mass.
  • Cheese can be grated or cut into small cubes. Depends on preferences.
  • Chop sausage or ham.
  • Fold everything to beaten eggs and mix until all elements are evenly distributed.
  • Bake in the microwave for 3 minutes.

Option number 6. With tomato

This option is extremely unusual. Its implementation requires more time and ingredients. To do this, you will need:

  • medium sized tomato;
  • egg;
  • sausage;
  • 20 g of hard cheese;
  • salt.

Microwave cooking

  • Wash and dry the tomato with a paper towel. Carefully cut off the top. After that, gently remove the pulp with a spoon, while trying not to damage the integrity. Turn the peeled vegetable on a napkin with the hole down to drain the remaining liquid.
  • Sausage and cheese cut into small cubes. Mix with each other and load into a tomato.
  • Chop the eggshell and carefully pour the contents into a tomato. Add salt.
  • Place the workpiece on a small plate, approved for use in a microwave oven, and place inside the device.
  • Cook at maximum power for 2 or 3 minutes. In the process of baking, make sure that the egg does not "run away". If time is short, add a few more seconds.
  • At the end of the processing, decorate the dish of your own free will. Can be served.

Summary

Now you know how to cook eggs in the microwave. At the same time, without turning the device itself and the kitchen into a battlefield. These recipes are just the basic templates that tell you how to properly handle these products. For the rest, you are free to choose how and with what to cook eggs. The main thing is to comply with the norm!


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