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Perfect Boiled Eggs
Discover the secret to perfect boiled eggs that always peel easily. This basic recipe lets you prepare eggs just the way you like them – from soft to hard-boiled, with the perfect texture.
Prep time
5 min
Cook time
10 min
Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Recipe
Eggs, Grade A, Large, egg whole
4 pieceWater
1000 mlWater
500 mlPer servingTotal
Calories:143 kcal286 kcal
Protein:12.6 g25.1 g
Carbohydrates:0.7 g1.4 g
Fiber:0 g0 g
Water:826.2 ml1652.3 ml
Fat:9.5 g19 g
Micronutrients
Sugar:0.4 g0.7 g
Saturated fat:3.2 g6.3 g
Cholesterol:372 mg744 mg
Sodium:142 mg284 mg
Potassium:138 mg276 mg
Calcium:56 mg112 mg
Iron:1.8 mg3.5 mg
Magnesium:12 mg24 mg
Zinc:1.3 mg2.6 mg
Phosphorus:198 mg396 mg
Vitamin C:0 mg0 mg
Vitamin A:160 µg320 µg
Vitamin D:2 µg4 µg
Vitamin B12:0.9 µg1.8 µg
Instructions
1
Bring water to a boil in a pot. Use enough water to completely cover the eggs. Once the water boils, reduce the heat slightly so the water is just gently simmering.
2
Carefully lower the eggs into the water using a spoon. Be careful that the shell doesn't crack when it touches the bottom.
3
Set a timer according to your desired yolk texture:
6 minutes: Runny yolk, soft white.
7 minutes: Creamy, partially runny yolk.
8 minutes: Soft but not runny yolk (perfect for salads).
10 minutes: Fully hard-boiled egg with a pale yolk.
4
While the eggs are cooking, prepare a bowl with cold water and ice cubes.
5
As soon as the timer goes off, transfer the eggs to the ice bath using a slotted spoon. Let them rest for at least 3–5 minutes. This will stop the cooking process and make peeling easier.
6
Gently tap the eggs against a hard surface and peel them under running water or in a bowl of water.
Nutritional benefits
Eggs are a source of biologically high-value protein and vitamin D, which supports the maintenance of healthy bones and muscle mass.
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Nutritional values are calculated per standard 100 g. This allows you to compare different foods more easily and have better control over your intake if you weigh your food.