Eggs

I grew up believing that eggs could be successfully boiled in a microwave, and, according to legend, I have done so on no less than--and bear in mind this is an absolute minimum--one occasion.  Apparently, though you can't do it.  Or can you.......


Directions to boil a single egg (multiple eggs was out of scope for this milestone)

• pre-heated water for 10 minutes; dont know if it boiled  (2.5 quart bowl, mostly filled)
• forgot salt
• cover with dish (note: water temp will be much lower if you dont cover it)
• 8 minutes at power level 2
• (water measured 188F)
• 11 minutes in water
• still above 170F
• cooled egg down fast with cold water to prevent bacterial growth
• egg was delicious

Further notes:

the cooling down fast is to prevent bacteria growth

From:

http://www.eggsafety.org/consumers/egg-safety

"For eggs, the white will coagulate (set) between 144 and 149° F, the yolk between 149 and 158° F, and whole egg between 144 and 158° F."

Unfortunately, the internet says I need 270 grams of protein per day (in order to...well I don't know; I didn't read the article very carefully).  At 17g per egg, we're looking at 15.8 eggs every fucking day.  I could do it....