How to Boil an Egg

Duration

6 min

Level

Steps

1
Fill a medium pot with water and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
2
Using a slotted spoon, gently lower each cold egg into the hot water three times in quick succession before placing it in the pot. This helps prevent thermal shock and cracking.
3
For soft-boiled eggs, cook for 6 minutes. For runny yolk and set whites, cook for 7 minutes. For hard-boiled eggs, cook for 10 minutes.
4
Once your desired cook time is up, transfer the eggs immediately into a bowl of ice water to halt cooking and make peeling easier.

1
Start with fridge-cold eggs for best results. Cooling the eggs quickly in ice water not only helps preserve texture but also makes peeling smooth and effortless. Store peeled eggs in the fridge for up to 3 days.

...And that's it, enjoy!

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Duration

6 min

Level

1
Fill a medium pot with water and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
2
Using a slotted spoon, gently lower each cold egg into the hot water three times in quick succession before placing it in the pot. This helps prevent thermal shock and cracking.
3
For soft-boiled eggs, cook for 6 minutes. For runny yolk and set whites, cook for 7 minutes. For hard-boiled eggs, cook for 10 minutes.
4
Once your desired cook time is up, transfer the eggs immediately into a bowl of ice water to halt cooking and make peeling easier.

1
Start with fridge-cold eggs for best results. Cooling the eggs quickly in ice water not only helps preserve texture but also makes peeling smooth and effortless. Store peeled eggs in the fridge for up to 3 days.

...And that's it, enjoy!

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