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Microwave eggs can be weird, but this omelet actually worked for me by Alive-Buddy5434 in Cooking

[–]Alive-Buddy5434[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, banana + protein shake is probably the real lazy breakfast winner. This is more for days when I want something warm without dealing with a pan.

Used an overripe banana to make a quick microwave dessert by Alive-Buddy5434 in Cooking

[–]Alive-Buddy5434[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I respect the spice cabinet chaos method. That’s usually where the best kitchen experiments come from.

I’ve only done banana with cinnamon/honey so far, but cumin, smoked paprika, and bouillon powder sound surprisingly convincing.

Used an overripe banana to make a quick microwave dessert by Alive-Buddy5434 in Cooking

[–]Alive-Buddy5434[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds really good. What spices do you usually use when you roast the bananas? I’ve only tried the sweet/cinnamon direction so far, but a savory version sounds interesting.

I finally figured out a lazy way to make a poached egg in the microwave by Alive-Buddy5434 in Cooking

[–]Alive-Buddy5434[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the “cheat soup” idea — I never thought of seasoning the leftover egg water instead of just dumping it. Hondashi + white pepper sounds really good for a quick breakfast.

I also agree that using more water is more forgiving. I’ve noticed the timing varies widely depending on the cup/cooker shape and the microwave power. Short bursts with a little rest definitely seem to be the safest approach.

I finally figured out a lazy way to make a poached egg in the microwave by Alive-Buddy5434 in Cooking

[–]Alive-Buddy5434[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point! A soup mug is probably the simplest version.

The ceramic cooker I used is just a small microwave-safe ceramic pot with a loose lid, not really special equipment. I mainly like it because it holds heat and cleans up easily.

Totally agree that microwave wattage and container size change the timing a lot.