Microwave Egg Boiler: Proper Use - Setafi

Instructions on how to use the egg cooker are quite simple. Eggs are laid out in the cells, and then filled with water to the marks and put in the microwave for 5-8 minutes at maximum power. More details about the rules of preparation and tips for choosing are described in this material.

Instructions for use

A device for boiling eggs in a microwave oven is used as follows:

1. First, the eggs must be placed in the compartments intended for this and pour water to the level indicated by the line on them.
2. Place the container with eggs in the device and put on the lid.
3. Snap fasteners.
4. Put the device in the microwave oven and set the maximum power (up to 600 W).
5. Boil a certain amount of time until the desired result is obtained.

The device for boiling eggs is quite simple. To properly cook eggs, you should set it to the desired operating time, as well as select the appropriate power setting:

1. Soft-boiled is prepared at 600 W, the time takes 5 minutes. If you want to get a completely liquid yolk, you can cook for 4.5 minutes (but no less).
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2. Soft-boiled can also be cooked at 500 W, but then it will take a little more time - 5.5 minutes.
3. If hard-boiled, the egg cooker must be set for 7 minutes at a maximum power of 600 W.
4. If you cook at 500 W, the time increases to 8 minutes.

Pros and cons of an egg cooker

The egg cooker, the instructions for which are described above, is a very simple device that even children can use. Unlike the traditional way of cooking eggs in a saucepan, it provides quite a few advantages:

• Cooking time is greatly accelerated, since there is no need to wait until the water boils.
• a very important plus - the shell remains intact, the risk of cracking is eliminated;
• safe use, including for children;
• it is not necessary to occupy the pan - it can be used to prepare other dishes, for example, porridge for breakfast;
• the egg cooker with timer will beep and turn off automatically, so you don't have to worry about the eggs being overcooked.

There are no downsides to this device. If used correctly, the device will last for many years. Thanks to this, you can prepare a healthy and satisfying breakfast in just a few minutes. But it is worth considering that the containers are small, they allow you to make 2-3 eggs at the same time. Although there are more capacious devices.

Tips for choosing an egg cooker

When choosing a specific model, you need to explore different options - for example, the Bosch egg cooker, the instructions for which are approximately the same as described in the first section. Before buying, it is recommended to pay special attention to the following parameters:

1. Capacity - for a family of 3-4 people, you need to take a device for 5-8 eggs.
2. Power - 300 watts is enough, there are devices with 350-400 watts.
3. Control can be mechanical and electronic. Models of the first type are affordable, but in the second case, you can set the desired cooking program.
4. Timer - some models have.
5. Modern devices are equipped with an indicator - light and sound.
6. There is also an overheat protection device. They are more reliable and cost more.

An egg cooker is useful in any kitchen. It will allow you to prepare breakfast in minutes. If you choose a modern device, you can use it to make not only soft-boiled or hard-boiled eggs, but also poached. They are well suited as a tasty and healthy addition to the main dish.