Ah, the boiled egg—simple, classic, yet deceptively versatile 🥚. Let’s make it perfect every time.
🥚 How to Boil Eggs Perfectly
Ingredients
- Eggs (as fresh as possible)
- Water
- Ice (for ice bath)
Instructions
- Place eggs in a pot: Arrange in a single layer. Cover with cold water about 1 inch above eggs.
- Heat water: Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Turn off heat & cover (or reduce to a very gentle simmer) depending on desired yolk:
- Soft-boiled: 4–6 min → runny or slightly jammy yolk
- Medium: 7–9 min → mostly set, creamy center
- Hard-boiled: 10–12 min → fully set, solid yolk
- Ice bath: Immediately transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water for 5–10 min. Stops cooking, makes peeling easier.
- Peel: Tap gently, roll to crack shell, peel under running water if stubborn.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Slightly older eggs peel easier than super fresh ones.
- Add a pinch of salt or a splash of vinegar to the water—helps prevent cracking.
- Soft-boiled eggs are perfect for ramen, toast, or salads.
- Hard-boiled eggs can be sliced, chopped, or used in egg salad or deviled eggs.
If you want, I can give a fancy “restaurant-style” soft-boiled egg recipe where the yolk is custardy and perfect for garnishing salads or ramen.
Do you want me to do that?
