I prefer soft boiled rather than hard boiled simply because the yolks are creamier and the whites are softer. Hard boiled eggs (10 minutes) – The other alternative level of doneness for the above listed salads. What I use them for – salads ( Nicoise, chicken pasta salad, Gado Gado), studded throughout fish pie and for my favourite egg sandwiches. But the yolk is cooked enough so it doesn’t run when you cut it. Soft boiled eggs ⭐️ (8 minutes) – My favourite and default boiled egg because it is at its best! Cooked so the yolk is just set which means it is at its optimal creaminess. What I use them for – Caesar salad and on toast with avocado in some form (smashed/smeared, guacamole or avocado sauce). Runny yolks (6 minutes) – I don’t use these very often because they are a bit of a pain to peel because the egg whites are just barely set so they are rather delicate! Usually if I’m after a runny yolk I’ll do poached eggs (such as for Eggs Benedict) or fried eggs sunny-side up (for burgers). The yolks are runny as is the inner layer of egg whites, so you can mix it up and dip the bread sticks in. Try it.ĭippy eggs for soldiers (3 minutes) – Made for dipping in toast sticks (pictured above), these cannot be peeled as only the outer rim of the whites are set. There’s no need to waste them on your morning eggs! A bowl of cold tap water is enough to stop the cooking process. Save ice for cocktails – Ice is precious around these parts. Saucepan size – A 18 cm / 7″ saucepan is suitable for 6 eggs, a 16cm / 6″ pan for 4 eggs. (maybe!□)ĭon’t crowd the pan – Small saucepan and too many eggs = not enough heat in the water per egg = slower cook time. – Emu eggs: separate recipe coming one day…. – Jumbo eggs (65g /2.5 oz): add an extra 1 minute – Extra-large eggs (60g/2.2 oz): add 30 seconds “Large eggs” are ~50 – 55g / 2 oz each, a size prescribed by industry regulations. 8 minutes for a room temperature egg = hard boiled, fridge cold egg = soft boiled!Įgg size – The egg cook times provided above are for “large eggs” which are sold in cartons labelled as such. Goal: maximum water bubbling without eggs cracking.įridge-cold eggs – Insurance policy for creamy / runny yolks, eggs are consistently easier to peel, pls there’s a consistent baseline for everyone boiling eggs. But keep the water at a gentle boil / rapid simmer else you will lose heat. Lower heat slightly once eggs are added – So the eggs aren’t bashed around so they crack. Plus, at what point really do you consider the water to be boiling so at what point do you start the timer? And who wants to stand over a pot, waiting for that exact moment it comes to a boil so you can start the timer? Remove that variable! Always start your eggs in boiling water. So if we both start with eggs in cold water then bring it to a boil, our egg cook times will be different. Remember, lower fridge-cold eggs into boiling water then start the timer! Boil water first then put the eggs in Crack the shell and peel from the base My egg boiling rules & the whyīoil water before adding eggs – Your water boils faster than mine, because you have a better pot and stronger stove. But if you’re wondering about the why, read on!ĭippy eggs and soldiers – 3 minutes (can’t peel) Peel under water starting from the base (it’s easier).Īnd that’s all you need to know. Transfer into a large bowl or sink of cold water. Start the timer – 6 minutes for runny yolks, 8 minutes for soft boiled, 10 minutes for classic hard boiled, 15 minutes for unpleasant rubbery whites and powdery dry yolks. Lower the heat slightly – so the eggs don’t crack due to being bashed around but water is still at a gentle boil. This method will produce consistent results to the level of doneness you desire no matter what pot you use and how weak or strong your stove is. So here is how I boil eggs! How to boil eggs Peel under water to make life easier.Īfter cramming directions for how to boil eggs in the notes of more recipes than I can count, I figured it was high time to share a proper recipe. 6 minutes for runny yolks, 8 minutes for soft boiled (my go-to!), 10 minutes for hard boiled. How to boil eggs – Bring water to a boil first, add eggs, start the timer.
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