Description
A comprehensive guide to mastering the art of cooking perfectly boiled eggs, including techniques for soft, medium, and hard-boiled variations.
Ingredients
- Fresh eggs: 4 large eggs
- Water: Enough to cover the eggs in the pot
- Salt: A pinch (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Choose the right pot that can hold all the eggs in a single layer.
- Add cold water to the pot until the eggs are fully submerged.
- Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the eggs carefully using a slotted spoon.
- Cover the pot and set a timer based on your desired doneness.
- Prepare an ice bath while the eggs are cooking.
- Transfer the eggs to the ice bath when the timer goes off and let them sit for 5-10 minutes.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust cooking time based on how you like your eggs.
- Cracking eggs before boiling can help with peeling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 68
- Sugar: 0.6g
- Sodium: 62mg
- Fat: 4.8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0.6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: boiled eggs, cooking eggs, soft-boiled, hard-boiled, egg recipes