Has anyone used an egg coddler?

Bogof_Babe

I've found a thread about what an egg coddler is, but there doesn't seem to be any advice about using one.

I got a lovely Royal Worcester one for £1.25 from a charity shop (list price £15.50!) and have just tried to use it. I put a bit of butter in the bottom and broke my egg into it, then screwed the lid back on and stood it in boiling water. It made a lot of noise rattling around, but when I opened it after about 20 minutes the egg white was still quite raw, and the yolk just soft.

I had to tip it into a pyrex lid and finish it off in the microwave, where it promptly exploded even though I used the defrost setting :rolleyes:.

Does anyone have any success with these things? What are the tricks to ensure a good result?

Buddingblonde

I cant help you but I did google and find a site dedicated to them here

Bogof_Babe

Thank you, that's interesting. It looks like I did everything right, so perhaps I should have just left it in the pan a bit longer.

I might stick to scrambled or boiled in future, and keep my coddler as an ornament!

Barneysmom

I just bought 2 off Ebay - can't wait to give them a whirl!
Ham and egg yummy.

Bogof_Babe

Good luck. I'd love you to report back how you got on.

Barneysmom

I will, probably take a week or so.
I saw a recipe with onion and bacon bits too, sounds nice, maybe a some Italian seasoning..........:cool:

Bogof_Babe

I don't know how big yours are but mine was only just big enough for the (granted, large) egg! I wouldn't grate too much cheese or chop too much bacon until you've given it a test run!

Barneysmom

10/10 for the egg coddler.
I checked how it was cooking after 5 minutes and gave it another minute or 2 and it was lovely. Stayed pipinghot all the way through. A nice litttle treat.