What happens if you put an egg in the microwave?!
Answers: I wondered about this today as I got frustrated with the time it takes to hard-boil an egg. Has anyone ever tried it? Does it explode?
it will explode if you just place it in a regular container. There are special containers on the market that allows you to boil an egg in the microwave. See the link below for a few.
It will explode and could literally blow the door off you microwave. (We did this experiment in junior high and we all had to stand behind an outside barrier). I saw them do it on myth busters too as well as that show that shows the most dangerous things in your house. Besides, it shouldn't take more than 9 minutes to boil the egg....that is 2 minutes to actually boil the water and 7 for hard boiled.
I would not recommend "hard boiling" an egg in the microwave. I know I've quick "fried" an egg before and it doesn't really turn out the best and stinks. So, sorry, the best way to do it is still the old way. We people have to learn to be more patient on things! :-)
Boom - don't try that at home.
Crack it open, mix in a little milk or water and a dash of pepper and you have scrambled eggs right in the dish you eat from so there's no pan to clean. Just heat it a little at a time until you figure out the right time for you microwave's power setting.
Cooking with your microwave:
EGGS MICRO-COOKED IN THEIR SHELLS WILL EXPLODE! (this was the warning on the microwave)
Fried Eggs - Break and slip one (1) egg into each of two lightly-greased 10-ounce custard cups or a pie plate. Gently prick yolks with tip of knife or wooden pick. Cover with plastic wrap. Cook on 50% power just until eggs are almost desired doneness, about 2 to 3 minutes. Let stand, covered until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard.
Hard-Cooked Eggs - Separate yolks and whites of eggs into two lightly -greased liquid measures or small bowls. Stir yolks with fork. Cover each container with plastic wrap. Cook separately on 50% or 30% power, stirring once or twice, allowing about 20 to 30 seconds per yolk, about 30 seconds to 1 minute per white. Remove when slightly underdone. Let stand, covered, about 2 minutes. Cool long enough to handle comfortably, then chop or chill until ready to chop.
Poached Eggs - Pour 1/3 cup water into 10-ounce custard cup or small deep bowl. Break and slip in two eggs. Gently prick yolks with tip of knife or wooden pick. Cover with plastic wrap. Cook on full power about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. If necessary, let stand, covered, until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, about 1 to 2 minutes. Pour off water to serve in custard cup or lift out with slotted spoon. NOTE: For 4 eggs, use 2/3 cup water in 1-quart bowl or baking dish. Cook 1 1/2 to 3 minutes and let stand as above.
Scrambled Eggs - In 10-ounce custard cup, beat together 2 eggs, and 2 tablespoons milk with salt and pepper to taste, if desired, until blended. Cook on full power, stirring once or twice, until almost set, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Stir. If necessary, cover with plastic wrap and let stand until eggs are thickened and no visible liquid egg remains, about 1 minute. NOTE: All microwave cooking times are based on a full power output of 600 to 700 watts. For a lower wattage oven, allow more time.
1 egg: 30 to 45 seconds
2 eggs: 1 to 1-1/2 minutes
4 eggs: 2-1/2 to 3 minutes
6 eggs: 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 minutes
8 eggs: 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 minutes
hope this helps. good luck and enjoy.
http://www.science-tube.com/index.php?c=...
try it and see what happens
Yes, it explodes. You can try those new things designed to cook eggs using the microwave. There are some for omellettes and some for "fried" eggs, there others for "boiled" eggs too. I have them all and the eggs are quick and you save on fat (oil) and mess.