Ah, boiled eggs—simple, versatile, and a kitchen staple! The key is getting them perfectly cooked whether you want soft, medium, or hard yolks 🥚✨. Here’s a clear guide:
How to Boil Eggs Perfectly
Ingredients
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Eggs (as fresh as possible)
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Water
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Ice (for ice bath)
Instructions
1. Prepare the eggs
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Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan.
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Cover with cold water, about 1 inch above the eggs.
2. Boil the water
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Bring water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
3. Turn off heat / cover
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Once boiling, cover the pot with a lid and remove from heat.
4. Timing (for different yolk doneness)
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Soft boiled: 4–6 minutes → slightly runny yolk
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Medium boiled: 7–9 minutes → creamy, partially set yolk
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Hard boiled: 10–12 minutes → fully set yolk
5. Cool the eggs
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Immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath (bowl of ice water) for 5–10 minutes.
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This stops cooking and makes peeling easier.
6. Peel and enjoy
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Tap gently on a hard surface and peel under running water if needed.
Tips for Perfect Boiled Eggs
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Older eggs peel easier than super fresh eggs.
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Don’t overcook: Overcooked eggs get a green ring around the yolk and sulfur smell.
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Storage: Hard-boiled eggs last up to 1 week in the fridge, unpeeled.
💡 Pro Tip: For extra flavor, try soaking peeled hard-boiled eggs in soy sauce, vinegar, or smoked paprika for a few hours—they become quick, tasty snacks or additions to salads.
I can also give a foolproof method for peelable, creamy yolk eggs every time—it’s the one chefs swear by.