Here’s a simple guide for making perfect boiled eggs—whether you want soft, medium, or hard yolks! 🥚✨
Boiled Eggs
Ingredients:
- Eggs (as many as you like)
- Water
- Ice (for ice bath)
Instructions
- Place eggs in a pot:
- Arrange eggs in a single layer.
- Cover with cold water about 1 inch above the eggs.
- Bring to a boil:
- Heat over medium-high until water reaches a rolling boil.
- Cook depending on yolk preference:
- Soft-boiled: 4–6 minutes (yolk runny)
- Medium-boiled: 7–9 minutes (slightly creamy yolk)
- Hard-boiled: 10–12 minutes (fully set yolk)
- Ice bath:
- Transfer eggs immediately to a bowl of ice water for 5–10 minutes to stop cooking and make peeling easier.
- Peel and serve:
- Tap eggs gently, roll to crack the shell, and peel under running water if needed.
Pro tips:
- Use eggs that are slightly older (7–10 days) for easier peeling.
- Store unpeeled boiled eggs in the fridge up to 1 week.
- For extra flavor, you can marinate peeled eggs in soy sauce, vinegar, or spices for a few hours.
I can also give a pressure cooker or Instant Pot method for perfectly peeled boiled eggs every time. Do you want that version?
