Microwave Egg Cooker

Boiling eggs is sometimes a chore you do in a hurry, for breakfast or then a quick meal. I find it quite funny when people refer to their lack of cooking skills by claiming, they do not know how to boil an egg. But sometimes even the most skilled and amazing chef can make mistakes while boiling or cooking eggs early in the morning. The real problem for me when I boil eggs is the guess I have to make - whether they are boiled enough, are they still raw, have they boiled so much that I can't eat them anymore, how long do I wait? It's quite irksome really. Microwave egg cookers are here to save people like me and you who are tired of this routine. These cookers will microwave to deliver the perfect boiled egg to make your meal a palatable one for sure!

What are Microwave Egg Cookers
These cookers are specially designed to cook and boil eggs. It is easier to microwave eggs than to boil them on the stove. They are shaped in a way that the eggs fit in perfectly and there is not a chance of them breaking and making things messy. They are available in a wide range, and you can choose a cooker according to your needs, depending on the kind of eggs you wish to cook and the number as well. The microwave can cook one to four eggs at one time. Water is placed at the base of the cooker and the steam cooks the eggs. The time required to boil these eggs is exactly half of what it takes while boiling them on a stove. The shape of these cookers is quite interesting, the egg shaped ones look quite fancy.

Instructions to Use
When you buy this device, it will but of course come with an instructions manual. Here we shall discuss a few important instructions to make the best use of your cooker while making different egg recipes. Boiling eggs is quite simple, here are few other kinds of eggs you could make using your cooker. Try this. Break an egg in the cooker. Pierce the yolk and the egg white to the bottom a few times. (Piercing is important to prevent exploding during cooking.) Place the lid on the base and twist to secure it.

Soft Cooked Egg
Cook the egg on 100 percent power for around 30 seconds. If you using medium power of around 50 percent then set the timer to around 50 seconds. You can turn the egg over with a fork to cook it well. Allow the egg to stand in the cooker for 10 seconds before taking it off.

Hard Cooked Egg
This egg must be microwaved on 100 percent power for around 40 seconds. Let the egg stand for 30 seconds before removing it form the cooker.

Scrambled Egg
Whisk an egg in a bowl and pour it into the cooker, set the power to high that is 100 percent power for 35 seconds stir intermittently to scramble them. Let the eggs stand for 20 seconds. Microwave scrambled eggs are quite easy to make than on the stove.

Product Reviews
These reviews will help you make a choice while buying an egg cooker perfect for your needs.

Micro Egg Microwave Egg Cooking Cup - Harold Imports
This device can make soft boiled egg, hard-boiled egg, scrambled egg, Meurette, Coquotte, eggs Benedict. It is an egg-shaped cooker that can fit into a corner and won't occupy a lot of space. It makes a hard cooked egg but not a hard-boiled one. However, it is the best when you looking forward to a quick breakfast before work. It costs around $10.

Nordic Ware Microwave 2 Cavity Egg Poacher
This is the best device to poach eggs. It just takes a few minutes to poach eggs by placing half a teaspoon of water in a 3 inch cup. The egg poacher is also dishwasher safe and the nonstick surface helps in easy cleaning. The cost of this egg poacher is just $6.

Nordic Ware 64802 Microwave Egg Cooker
The best part of this cooker it does not require piercing. It can cook up to 4 eggs at a time. It is perfect to make soft and hard-boiled eggs. The boiler is high heat tolerant and therefore it is dishwasher safe. The cost of this device is around $10.

So make your breakfast quick, hassle free and enjoyable with these easy-to-handle cookers. They are safe to use and way safe on the pockets. Invest in one, you might just love it.