Here’s a complete guide to making boiled eggs—perfectly cooked every time 🥚
Types of Boiled Eggs
- Soft-Boiled – runny yolk, set white
- Medium-Boiled – slightly jammy yolk
- Hard-Boiled – fully set yolk
Basic Boiling Method
Ingredients
- Eggs
- Water
- Ice (for ice bath)
Instructions
- Place eggs in a pot and cover with cold water (about 1 inch above eggs).
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Turn off heat and cover the pot. Let eggs sit:
- Soft-boiled: 4–6 minutes
- Medium-boiled: 7–9 minutes
- Hard-boiled: 10–12 minutes
- Transfer eggs to an ice bath for 5–10 minutes to stop cooking and make peeling easier.
- Peel and enjoy!
Tips
- Use slightly older eggs for easier peeling.
- For flavored boiled eggs, try marinating peeled eggs in soy sauce, spices, or herbs.
- Store boiled eggs unpeeled in the fridge for up to 1 week.
If you want, I can give a quick trick for perfectly soft-boiled eggs or a creamy yolk hard-boiled egg version that’s great for salads and snacks.
