How it works: Lékué Silicone Microwave Omelette Maker

Eggs are a gift from nature. Neatly packaged packs of protein, just asking to be whipped up into quick breakfasts or convenient dinners. So, whether the craving strikes at home, or far from the nearest frying pan, the Lékué Silicone Microwave Omelette Maker may be just what you’re after.

Made from high quality silicone, this omelette maker can pre-cook veggie toppings (just pop a few in and steam them in the microwave for a few minutes), and whip up an omelette in under five minutes. Intrigued? Here’s how it works along with a few tips and tricks for flop-proof eggs.

How it works:

1. Whisk two eggs in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
2. Pour the egg mixture into the side of the omelette maker with the raised edge in the centre – this is the cooking side.
3. Cover the whisked egg with your toppings (we used tomato, cheese and parsley), and close the lid. The instructions say to cook the eggs for 1½ minutes at full power, but we found that bursts of 30 seconds at a time seem to work better, and resulted in a lighter result. Keep opening it up and checking progress to make sure you don’t overcook the eggs.
4. When the eggs are cooked on the bottom and most of the way through, flip the cooker and do the last 30 seconds upside down to finish things off. Slide onto a plate and rinse off the omelette maker under the tap or pop into the dishwasher.

Craving eggs at work? Want to cook in a dorm or hotel room? All you need is this nifty cooker and some eggs and you’re golden. In under five minutes, you can have a perfect omelette without any mess or fuss. What could be better?

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