Eggs can be prepared in countless different ways, but the most typical method involves using a pan and a hob. Nevertheless, TikTok creator and mum @jennifervalentyne suggests that the “easiest” approach when poaching an egg doesn’t require either of these steps.
Jennifer Valentyne, who describes herself as a “mum who loves cooking, cocktails and comedy”, regularly shares recipes on TikTok. In one clip, she astounded her followers with her simple egg recipe. Rather than cooking the egg on the stovetop, Jennifer chooses to make her poached eggs in the microwave. All you require is a cup of water, a dash of vinegar, and a microwave.
Vinegar is frequently celebrated as a crucial ingredient when cooking poached eggs. This is because the acidity of vinegar speeds up the rate of denaturing and assists the poached egg in maintaining its form.
Despite vinegar’s potent taste and odour, a few drops are unlikely to change the flavour of your egg.
Any type of vinegar can accomplish the task, but most chefs recommend using white vinegar because its absence of colour means it won’t stain your egg.
Darker vinegars, such as balsamic vinegar, are typically discouraged as they can turn your egg an unappetising shade of brown.
In her clip, Jennifer declared: “The easiest poached egg you’ve ever made. Add one teaspoon of vinegar to a cup of cold water and then add your egg.”
After combining the vinegar and egg with the cup of water, she popped it straight into the microwave. The TikTok mum directed: “Microwave for one minute.”
Jennifer suggested that once the egg is taken out, it should be “perfect”. She continued: “I put it on my sprouted grain toast and add a little salt and pepper.”
As she sliced into her egg, a golden, runny yolk poured out. She declared, “That’s beautiful, look at that, perfect.”
In the comments section, fellow TikTokers expressed their views on this method. @bethanyblueeyes87 commented: “This works! We love it! Now my son can add an egg to his cup of ramen.”
@lynnie285 observed: “You don’t need the vinegar! It works perfectly without it.”
Some users insisted that a longer cooking duration was required. @david1973 remarked: “So, I tried it and it needed more than a minute for me, but it worked.”
@emilyksp noted: “Worked for me but had to go 20 to 30 seconds more! I even made more than one without starting over with cold water! Easiest poached egg I’ve ever made!”.