A boiled egg 🥚 is an egg cooked in its shell by boiling it in water. The egg white becomes firm, and the yolk can be soft or hard depending on how long it cooks.
Types of Boiled Eggs
1. Soft-boiled egg
- Cooked for 4–6 minutes
- White is set but yolk is runny
2. Medium-boiled egg
- Cooked for 7–9 minutes
- Yolk is partly firm and creamy
3. Hard-boiled egg
- Cooked for 10–12 minutes
- Both white and yolk are fully firm
Simple Method
- Place eggs in a pot and cover with cold water.
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Reduce heat and cook for the desired time.
- Put eggs in cold water for a few minutes to make peeling easier.
Nutrition
Boiled eggs are rich in:
- Protein
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin D
- Healthy fats
The eggs commonly used for boiling come from the Chicken.
If you want, I can also show you:
- How to peel boiled eggs easily
- Why boiled egg yolks sometimes turn green
- Best time for perfect hard-boiled eggs.
