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Method
  1. Grease a microwave-proof coffee mug and add a pinch of salt in the bottom of the cup.
  2. Crack an egg into the cup.
  3. Pierce the yolk with a fork.
  4. Cover with glad wrap.
  5. For soft-cooked egg: Cook in the microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds and then stand (still covered with the glad wrap) for another 10 seconds.
  6. For hard-cooked egg: Cook in the microwave on HIGH for 40 seconds and then stand (still covered with the glad wrap) for another 30 seconds.
  7. Sandwich in a muffin split for a breakfast sandwich or try on wholegrain toast.
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