Eggs are considered as one of the best foods in the world, and most of us swear by it. Eggs can be used in many dishes as the main or substitute ingredient; can be used in different styles and varieties like hard-boiled eggs, half boiled eggs, soft boiled eggs, poached eggs, egg Benedict, egg omelet, etc. Who doesn't like a perfectly boiled or poached egg for a quick breakfast or meal? If you too are a lover of eggs, or rather, poached eggs, and are looking for easy ways to make this interesting dish, then you can invest in a microwave poacher. Wondering what it is, and how to use it? Well, go through the following information and instructions on cooking eggs in this egg poacher. What is a Microwave Egg Poacher Although poached eggs are commonly known and eaten in most parts of the world; for those, who are unaware of it, note that poached eggs are eggs cooked in boiling water. They are considered as one of the healthiest forms of egg, as no cooking medium such as oil or butter is used in their preparation. An egg is gently cracked and slid in a pan of boiling water and cooked until the white is completely solidified. A perfectly poached egg is liquid inside (the egg yellow is liquid), while the white is solid. Although all of us love to have poached eggs with salads and toast, most of us do not have time to make a perfectly poached egg at home. Therefore, the invention of egg poacher for microwave. As the name suggest, these egg poachers are devices or units meant to poach egg in a microwave. These are available in different shapes, sizes and patterns and with a lot of variety to choose from. If you take a look at the Fox Run egg poacher which is shaped like an egg itself; you will note that these units are helpful in poaching single eggs. On the other hand, Nordic Ware, or Progressive egg poachers are designed so as to 2-4 eggs can be poached at the same time. You may also get fancy shaped egg poachers like heart shaped, oval shaped, etc. You can consider buying any of these, according to your requirement. These are safe to use and also easy to store and clean (they can be washed in a dishwasher). These units or kitchen appliances are available from $3 onwards. Using Egg Poacher for Microwave Along with the advantages, it is also essential to know how to use this unit effectively; or rather how to poach an egg using this unit. The following are the instructions to follow to make poached eggs at home, in a short period of time.

• Lightly grease the bottom of your egg poacher with some oil or butter.
• Cover the section of the poacher with water.
• Gently crack an egg and slide it in the water in the section.
• Cover the lid. Some egg poachers may not have a lid.
• Heat in the microwave for 1-1/5 minute.
• Lastly, after the prescribed time, take the unit out, remove the egg and drain the water out.

You can use these freshly poached eggs immediately and serve with toast, bread, or on a salad, for a healthy breakfast. Although it may take 2-3 instances for you to get used to it, investing in a microwave egg poacher can surely be a good deal. It will save a lot of time, and help you have a healthy breakfast everyday. So, think about it. Good luck!