🥚 Hard-Boiled Egg
A hard-boiled egg is an egg that has been cooked in boiling water until both the yolk and white are fully set. They are versatile, easy to prepare, and nutritious, making a great snack, salad topping, or ingredient in recipes like deviled eggs.
🥘 Ingredients
- 1 or more eggs
- Water (enough to cover the eggs in a pot)
- Ice (for an ice bath, optional but recommended)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Place eggs in a pot:
- Arrange eggs in a single layer and cover with cold water, about 1 inch above the eggs.
- Boil water:
- Heat over medium-high until water reaches a rolling boil.
- Cook eggs:
- Once boiling, cover the pot and remove from heat.
- Let sit for:
- Soft-boiled: 6–7 minutes
- Medium-boiled: 8–9 minutes
- Hard-boiled: 10–12 minutes
- Cool eggs:
- Transfer eggs to an ice bath or cold water for 5–10 minutes to stop cooking.
- Peel:
- Gently tap eggs on a hard surface and roll to crack the shell.
- Peel under running water if needed.
💡 Tips
- Freshness matters: Slightly older eggs peel easier than very fresh eggs.
- Storage: Hard-boiled eggs can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week, unpeeled.
- Serving ideas: Slice for salads, mash with mayo for egg salad, or eat with a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
If you want, I can make a quick guide for perfect hard-boiled eggs every time that avoids green yolks and sticking shells.
