Boiled egg

Here’s a quick, clear guide to boiled eggs 🥚

⏱️ How Long to Boil Eggs

(Starting with eggs in boiling water)

• Soft-boiled: 4–5 minutes
  – runny yolk, set whites
• Medium-boiled: 6–7 minutes
  – jammy yolk
• Hard-boiled: 9–10 minutes
  – fully set yolk

🧂 Simple Method

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil.
2. Gently lower in eggs.
3. Boil for desired time.
4. Transfer immediately to ice water for 5 minutes.
5. Peel or store.

🧊 Storage

• Unpeeled: up to 7 days in the fridge
• Peeled: 2–3 days (keep in a sealed container)

👍 Tips

• Older eggs peel more easily.
• Crack, then peel from the wide end.
• Add a pinch of salt or vinegar to help if cracks form.

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