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Meet YASHE

The egg cooker comes from YASHE, a kitchen and home appliance brand built around the idea that cooking should be straightforward, practical and enjoyable.

The company's wider range includes kitchen appliances, food preparation equipment and other household products, with an emphasis on making everyday tasks more convenient. YASHE says its products are designed around functionality, reliability and ease of use rather than making cooking unnecessarily complicated.

That philosophy certainly seems appropriate for an egg cooker.

After all, there is very little point in creating an appliance for a relatively simple cooking task if using the appliance itself becomes complicated.

The YASHE model takes a more approachable route, combining a relatively compact countertop design with straightforward controls and accessories that expand what it can do.

Eight Eggs at Once

One of the first things that makes this YASHE model stand out is its capacity.

It can accommodate up to eight eggs simultaneously, making it considerably more useful when breakfast isn't just for one person.

For a couple, that means there is plenty of capacity for breakfast without having to run multiple cooking cycles.

For families, it becomes even more useful.

Eight eggs can be prepared in one go, which could also make the appliance handy for meal preparation. Hard-boiled eggs can be useful for packed lunches, salads, snacks and quick meals, so having the ability to cook a larger batch could save time during a busy week.

It also means that the appliance isn't necessarily limited to the traditional Sunday morning boiled egg.

Three Ways to Cook Your Eggs

Egg preferences can be remarkably personal.

Some people want a firm yolk that can be sliced cleanly. Others want something in between, while the ultimate test for many egg lovers is a soft, runny centre.

YASHE has designed this cooker around three different levels of cooking, allowing you to choose between soft, medium and hard-boiled eggs.

That gives the appliance a useful degree of flexibility.

Rather than relying solely on a saucepan and trying to judge the cooking time yourself, the cooker is designed to provide a more controlled process.

Of course, egg size, starting temperature and other variables can affect cooking, so as with any kitchen appliance, getting your preferred result may involve a little experimentation initially.

Once you've established the setting that works for your preferred egg, however, the repeatability is one of the main attractions.

Soft-Boiled Eggs Without the Guesswork

Soft-boiled eggs are delicious when they are right.

They're considerably less enjoyable when the yolk has gone from perfectly runny to unexpectedly firm.

The YASHE egg cooker is designed to make soft-boiled eggs one of its three primary cooking options.

That makes it particularly appealing for breakfast enthusiasts who like their eggs with toast soldiers, sourdough or simply a little seasoning.

Instead of keeping a saucepan on the hob and watching the clock, the appliance handles the cooking cycle for you.

For busy mornings, that can be a welcome change.

Medium Eggs for the Middle Ground

Not everyone wants a completely runny yolk or a fully cooked centre.

A medium setting provides a useful middle option, making the cooker suitable for people who prefer an egg with a more developed yolk while retaining some softness.

This is also where having multiple cooking settings becomes particularly useful for households with different preferences.

One person can prefer softer eggs while another likes them firmer, and the appliance gives you the flexibility to adjust your approach.

Hard-Boiled Eggs for Meal Prep

Hard-boiled eggs arguably have the biggest life beyond breakfast.

They can become part of salads, sandwiches, lunchboxes or quick snacks, while chopped hard-boiled egg can also be used in a variety of recipes.

Being able to cook up to eight eggs in one cycle makes the YASHE a potentially useful meal-preparation tool as well as a breakfast appliance.

That is one of the features that could make this little appliance more useful throughout the week than its name initially suggests.

The Automatic Shut-Off

One of the most convenient features is the automatic shut-off.

Once the cooking process has finished, the appliance switches itself off and produces an audible signal to let you know the eggs are ready.

That means you don't have to stand beside the appliance waiting for the exact moment when cooking should stop.

It is particularly handy during busy mornings when there are several things competing for your attention.

The alarm provides a simple reminder that your eggs have reached the end of their cooking cycle, while the automatic shut-off adds another layer of convenience.

Poached Eggs Made Simpler

There is something wonderfully satisfying about a properly poached egg.

The combination of set white and soft yolk makes it a favourite for everything from brunch plates to avocado toast.

The YASHE poaching tray provides four individual spaces, meaning you can prepare multiple poached eggs in the same cycle.

That makes it particularly useful when you're cooking for more than one person.

And because the tray is an included accessory rather than a separate purchase, it adds another layer of versatility to the appliance.

Precision Water Measurement

There is another small but important accessory included with the cooker: the measuring cup.

The supplied measuring cup features a needle designed to pierce the eggshell, while the water measurement helps determine the desired cooking level.

That may sound like a minor addition, but measuring the water accurately is an important part of using an appliance that relies on water evaporation during its cooking process.

It also means you aren't simply pouring an arbitrary amount of water into the machine and hoping for the best.

The measuring cup is there to help make the process more consistent.

Stainless Steel Styling

From a visual perspective, the YASHE cooker has a contemporary black and stainless-steel appearance.

The stainless-steel construction gives it a more substantial kitchen-appliance aesthetic than some lightweight plastic egg cookers, while the black and silver combination should sit comfortably alongside a variety of modern kitchen equipment.

YASHE also describes the finish as resistant to fingerprints and corrosion.

That is particularly useful on a kitchen appliance because stainless steel can otherwise quickly become covered in fingerprints and marks.

Its relatively compact format also means it shouldn't dominate the worktop.

Easy to Clean

Kitchen gadgets are only truly convenient if cleaning them isn't a chore.

Fortunately, YASHE has designed the removable components with this in mind.

The transparent lid, egg tray and omelette bowl can all be removed, while the included accessories are described as BPA-free.

Being able to separate the food-contact components from the main appliance makes cleaning considerably more straightforward.

It also means you aren't trying to clean around a permanently attached egg tray.

As always with an electrical appliance, the powered base should be treated separately and should not simply be submerged in water

BPA-Free Accessories

The company states that the removable accessories, including the transparent cover, egg tray and poached egg tray, are BPA-free.

For anyone paying closer attention to the materials used in kitchen equipment, this is a useful feature to see clearly identified.

It also adds to the overall impression that YASHE has tried to make the cooker practical rather than relying purely on its appearance.

Is an Egg Cooker Really Necessary?

That is probably the biggest question surrounding any appliance like this.

After all, most kitchens already have a saucepan.

And yes, you can absolutely cook eggs without an electric egg cooker.

The appeal here is not that the YASHE performs a task that cannot otherwise be done. Its attraction is the convenience, consistency and additional functions it brings to something people already cook.

If you eat eggs regularly, the difference between manually boiling them and having a dedicated cooker may become more noticeable over time.

If you only eat eggs occasionally, a saucepan may remain perfectly adequate.

The value therefore comes down to how often you will use it.

ALL IN ALL: That's Egg-cellent

The YASHE Stainless Steel Electric Egg Cooker is one of those kitchen gadgets that initially appears extremely specialised, only to reveal that it can actually do considerably more than its name suggests.

Its ability to cook up to eight eggs at once, combined with three different boiled-egg settings, gives it a clear purpose for breakfast and meal preparation.

But the inclusion of a four-section poaching tray and omelette bowl takes things further.

Suddenly, this isn't just an appliance for boiling eggs. It can become a useful little breakfast station capable of handling boiled and poached eggs, while the steaming function opens the door to other foods too.

The stainless-steel exterior gives it a smart appearance, while the removable BPA-free accessories make cleaning less intimidating. The measuring cup adds precision to the process, and automatic shut-off combined with an audible alert means you don't have to hover over the cooker waiting for your breakfast to finish.

For anyone who regularly enjoys eggs, particularly families or people who like to prepare food ahead of time, there is a lot to like here.

It won't make a saucepan obsolete, but it could certainly make the morning egg routine considerably easier.

And when one compact appliance can handle boiled eggs, poached eggs, omelettes and even some steaming jobs, perhaps the real surprise is just how much it can bring to the breakfast table.

YASHE has certainly cracked the code when it comes to making eggs easier — and we'd say that's pretty egg-cellent.

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