Can I Boil An Egg In The Microwave

[spathiphyllum]

Can i boil an egg in the microwave i want to have an egg but with only a kettle, toaster and microwave to hand.

[ImLostAgain]

I've got a gadget that microwaves your egg to the consistency you want. The timings for it are hit and miss though. It's shaped like an egg with feet. You put water into it up to a line, prick the egg (I forget which end, supposedly important) and set it away. When it worked it was fine. It's at the back of the kitchen cupboard now!

[spathiphyllum]

Thanks all not going to be putting foil in the microwave (you wild card, you) but will consider some of the suggestions provided.

I would like a soft boiled egg on white buttered toast mmmmm Tilly you know the vibes.

[Tilly2]

That's my lunch sorted, Spath.

[zebo]

Definitely you can use the kettle, we did it all the time on holiday with our little travel kettle.

[Calicogirl]

[spathiphyllum]

the kettle you say? How so, usually when i boil an egg in a sauce pan, i have the pan at constant boil for 5 min, would i need to have the kettle on constant boil for 5 min, or boil it, leave it, maybe boil it again? What was your timings like Zebo?

[Calicogirl]

Take the lid off :/

[spathiphyllum]

eh? you mean have the lid open? If anything that will reduce the heat.

Are you thinking of a kettle on the hob? I have no hob available.

[Tilly2]

I couldn't eat that egg in your video, Cal. It wasn't done properly, was it?

[spathiphyllum]

No i wouldn't say so looks like it needed another minute.

[Calicogirl]

I imagine you do it to taste Tilly but I like really runny eggs but the white can't be all watery though, 'tis the cause of massive rows in our house and me being told to ' do your own f'kin egg then!'

[237SJ]

[spathiphyllum]

sj fair play lol i haven't the guts to try it though

[spathiphyllum]

I'm going to opt for this technique

[Hopkirk]

Nip down to the caf, and get them to do it.

[spathiphyllum]

I did debate asking stan but decided against it.

[Hopkirk]

Stan the chef?

I have an image of an unshaven man in a dirty vest.

[Arksided]

Yeah pop it in the microwave mate, on full power for a minute give all a good laugh ;-)

[maggiebee]

Microwave poacher in Home Bargains or B & M cost £1. Make perfect poached eggs in about 45 seconds.

[spathiphyllum]

Might have to go with something like that Maggie especially if the kettle doesn't suffice.