Cook perfect poached eggs every time without a pan in 44 second hack

are a versatile option for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can eat them fried, boiled, scrambled or poached. To reduce the cooking time and the effort it takes to cook a poached egg, a has shared a ‘game-changing’ method - and it doesn't take a lot of effort. In fact, the total preparation time is 44 seconds.

They can also be a healthy addition to your diet, but they have to be consumed in moderation. They are packed with high-quality protein, vitamins (like B12, D, and riboflavin), and minerals (such as iron and selenium). Eggs are also a good source of healthy fats. Some cooks who have attempted to poach eggs using a saucepan have found it quite hard to .

Whether you prefer a soft or firm poached eggs, this hack is a game-changer to step up your meals.

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known as @chefsmartypants, showed her secret using a microwave. She said: “Maybe you don’t want to boil a pot of water every morning, poach your egg in the microwave. This is how I do it every day.”

She started by placing an egg into a small glass bowl, emphasising the need for a container being twice as deep compared to the height of an egg. Erica then covered the egg with water until it was submerged by “at least half an inch to an inch” to prevent it from exploding whilst cooking in the microwave.

After 44 seconds, which she said it to be the sweet spot, she removed it from the microwave. The chef said that it varied depending on the type of microwave one owns. As reported by , an egg can be poached between 35 to 50 seconds, depending on the microwave in use. She also said: “I like mine perfect because I'm a chef and it has to be perfect. This means firm whites and runny yolk.”

After microwaving the egg for 44 seconds and showing it to the camera, she described it to be a “perfect poached egg”. After cutting the poached egg, Erica showed how the egg appeared beautifully cooked. Users flooded the comments section of her post, with one saying: “Game changer, thank you,” and another second one adding: “So many times I failed with poached eggs. This one just works perfectly! Thank you!”

A third one said: This changed my life. Unreal. Thank you!,” and a fourth one commenting: “That worked a charm.”