How to boil eggs correctly

Useful tips

Hard-boiled, poached, and poached eggs are some of the easiest recipes to make, but there's a fine line between eggs that are hard-boiled or overcooked.

Here are simple tips that will allow you to cook eggs correctly.

It is best to cook eggs at room temperature.

, as this will help you control the cooking time better and reduce the chance of the egg cracking. To do this, take them out of the refrigerator and leave them for about an hour at room temperature.

How and for how long to boil hard-boiled eggs?

Perfectly hard-boiled eggs don't have a green rim.

around the yolk, the inside of the yolk is creamy and soft.

Method 1

Place the eggs in a saucepan with cold water so that the water covers them by about 2-5 cm.

Bring eggs to a boil and reduce heat, cook for 7-9 minutes

Do not cook on high heat

If you want to cook scrambled eggs, forget about using high heat. This is perhaps the best way to make a dish dry and tasteless. Once the pan is hot, be sure to reduce the heat to fry the eggs over medium-low. Of course it will take longer. However, you don't have to eat burnt or dry food.

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How and for how long to boil soft-boiled eggs?

It is also best to take eggs at room temperature.

Method 1

Place the eggs in a saucepan, filling it with cold water to cover the eggs by 1cm.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook according to your preference.

2 minutes

: very runny yolk and the white is just starting to thicken.

3 minutes

: the white has thickened, the yolk begins to thicken

4 minutes

: the white and yolk have thickened, but the center of the yolk is still creamy

If the eggs are very fresh (1-5 days), add another 30 seconds to the above time.

Method 2

Bring the water to a boil and carefully lower the egg into the boiling water

using a spoon.

Simmer over low heat for 1 minute, cover the saucepan with a lid and remove from heat. Leave in hot water according to preference:

5 minutes

– the white has set, the yolk has begun to thicken and has a creamy consistency

6 minutes

- the white has set, the yolk has begun to set

After you have boiled and cooled the egg, place it in the poacher.

Tap the entire top of the shell with a spoon. Then use a spoon to remove the top of the egg.

Egg selection

For any dish you need to choose quality products. This rule also applies to simple boiling of eggs. Not a single holiday table is complete without this ingredient, especially on Easter. Many housewives claim that eggs that have been left for 4-6 days will clean well. But to clean a fresh product you need to be patient. Indeed, the “older” the egg, the easier it will be to peel.

Therefore, if eggs are collected directly from chickens or purchased from rural farms, they need to sit in the refrigerator for at least a week. Otherwise, problems with cleaning cannot be avoided, and most of the protein will go into the trash. If the product is purchased in supermarkets, there is no need to wait a week. After all, the eggs had already reached the required “age” while they were being collected at the factory, packaged and transported.

Also, when choosing an ingredient, you need to take into account the following factors:

Marking. A stamp is placed on the shell itself, which indicates the size, quality and shelf life of the product.
Letter. The eggs are marked with letters. D - dietary (shelf life maximum week), C - table (shelf life up to 25 days), O - selected grade, B - premium grade.
General form. Domestic eggs are not all the same size and color. Some unscrupulous sellers sell a factory product as if it were homemade. But the factory product has the advantage of being the same size, white or brown.
To the touch. When assessing quality, you need to hold the egg in your hands. Freshness is determined by weight. If the egg is at most 5 days old, it will be heavy. An egg that is more than 2-3 weeks old will be light, almost weightless.

How to boil eggs to make them easier to peel?

When the eggs are ready, remove the pan from the heat and pour out the hot water. Place the saucepan in the sink under cold water

for a few minutes. If the shells are still difficult to peel, try removing the shells under cold running water.

a teaspoon of salt or a little more than half a teaspoon of soda to the water during cooking.

, which will make it easier to remove the shell in the future.

The fresher the eggs, the more difficult it is to peel them. Therefore, slightly resting eggs (but not spoiled) are best suited for cooking.

Useful tips

· After boiling, roll the egg on a flat surface to crack the shell before peeling.

· You can also make cleaning easier by shaking the pan from side to side after washing the eggs to crack the eggs.

· Start peeling the shell from the blunt side. There is a small depression there that will make the process easier.

Why does an egg float when immersed in cold water?

Quite a long time ago, people began to use a simple method that accurately determines the quality of eggs. It consists of the following: products are immersed in cold water and their behavior is observed.

A floating egg indicates spoilage, so it is highly not recommended to eat it.

However, this only applies to chicken eggs; quail eggs have less weight, so when fresh they can also float to the surface when immersed in cold water. In this case, you should rely on your own experience and take into account the expiration date on the packaging.

How to boil an egg in the microwave?

If you're short on time and want to cook the eggs quickly, you can do it in the microwave.

Scrambled eggs in the microwave

· Break two eggs into a mug, after drizzling a little oil into the mug.

· Add a little milk and beat the eggs and milk with a fork.

· Place the mug in the microwave for 1 minute.

· Carefully remove the mug (it may be hot) and stir again. Rest for another 30 seconds to 1 minute until the egg is cooked to your liking.

Poached egg in the microwave

· To poach an egg, crack the egg into a mug or small bowl and add half a cup of water.

· Cover the bowl and microwave for 1 minute.

· If the egg is not ready, let it sit for another 10-20 seconds.

Fried eggs in the microwave

· Preheat the plate by placing it in the microwave for 2 minutes.

· Grease a plate with butter and crack the egg into the plate.

· Gently pierce the yolk with a sharp knife to prevent it from bursting.

· Place the plate in the microwave and turn on for 45 seconds. If it is not ready, turn it on for another 15 seconds.

Chicken or quail?

Tiny quail eggs cook faster than chicken eggs; literally one minute in boiling water is enough for them to soft-boil. If we talk about which ones are healthier, then, despite the fact that quail eggs are considered dietary, their calorie content is almost the same as chicken eggs: 158-159 kcal. Eggs have very little carbohydrates, but protein and fat are approximately equal. Eggs contain B vitamins, vitamin E, and microelements.

Both of them, soft-boiled or poached, are indicated for gastritis and ulcers. However, you should not overuse eggs, especially in old age and with a tendency to be overweight, with problems of the cardiovascular system and liver diseases: the yolk contains quite a lot of cholesterol, which is harmful to blood vessels.

Are eggs good for those on a diet? When counting calories, it is better to give up the yolk and eat only the white, without overusing eggs at night.

How and how many minutes to cook quail eggs?

Quail eggs have a number of useful properties, are quick to prepare and are perfect for salads, soups and as a snack.

Since quail eggs are smaller than chicken eggs, their cooking time usually differs.

Fill a small saucepan with water and bring the water to a boil.

Add eggs to boiling water using a spoon. Cook for 2 to 5 minutes after boiling, depending on preference.

Soft -boiled quail eggs

2- 2.5 minutes

- the white has set, the yolk is firm but runny

Quail eggs in a bag

3 minutes

- the yolk is almost set

Hard-boiled quail eggs

4-5 minutes

- The egg is hard-boiled: the white and yolk are set.

Remove eggs and cool under cold water.

Delicious and simple recipes with boiled eggs

Stuffed eggs with tuna

Deviled eggs are a simple, quick to prepare and delicious appetizer. The filling can simply consist of yolk with sauce and spices, or you can add vegetables, sausage or fish to it. We will focus on the last option

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Boiled eggs	6 items
Canned tuna	1 jar
Mayonnaise	1 tbsp. spoon
Pepper, salt	taste

Cool the boiled eggs in ice water and carefully peel them, being careful not to damage the whites. Cut them in half, take out 4 yolks and mix in a separate bowl with tuna, mayonnaise and spices. Fill the egg halves with the filling and place on a plate. Grate the remaining 2 yolks on a coarse grater and decorate the stuffed eggs with it.

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Scotch eggs

An alternative to making meatloaf is Scotch eggs. In this interpretation, eggs can be served both as an appetizer and as a main dish.

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Boiled eggs	6 pcs.
A raw egg	1 PC.
Ground beef	500 g
Mustard	1 tbsp. spoon
Garlic	2 cloves
Breadcrumbs	taste
Flour for breading	taste
Salt, pepper, herbs	taste

Add crushed or finely chopped garlic, salt, pepper to the minced meat and mix. Divide the minced meat into 6 equal parts and wrap a peeled egg in each part. Dip the balls in flour, dip in beaten egg, then in breadcrumbs and fry in a frying pan for 3-5 minutes. Place the fried balls on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for another 5-10 minutes until fully cooked. If desired, you can decorate with greenery.

Boiled egg sauce

This sauce can be added to meat and fish, seasoned with salad, and even simply spread on bread. It will make the dish more satisfying and juicy. And most importantly, the sauce is prepared quickly and easily.

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Boiled eggs	2 pcs.
Natural yogurt	100 g
Olive oil	1 tbsp. spoon
Lemon juice	1 tbsp. spoon
Garlic	1 clove
Salt	taste

Cool the boiled eggs, peel them and separate the yolks from the whites. In a separate container, beat the yolks with yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil and garlic. Finely chop the whites and add to the sauce. You can add salt, pepper or herbs to taste.

How to cook a poached or shelled egg

Poached eggs are one of the healthiest ways to cook eggs because you don't use any cooking oil. They can be eaten alone or with salad or toast.

It is important to use only fresh eggs

Add 1 tablespoon vinegar

into the water in a saucepan. Bring the water to a boil.

· Then reduce the heat: the water should barely simmer.

· Carefully crack the egg into a cup or bowl.

Create a small whirlpool

in the water, stirring with a spoon, and carefully lower the egg into the water.

· To maintain its shape, stir around the egg in a circular motion.

· Cook for 3 minutes

· Remove the egg with a slotted spoon and place it on a napkin to allow excess water to drain.

Serve immediately as poached eggs become less tasty once they cool.

Poached eggs are best served with crispy toast, salad or pita bread.

How to boil eggs in a slow cooker

Method 1

Wash the raw eggs well and place them in the multicooker bowl.

Pour enough water into the bowl to cover the eggs. Set the steam mode and cooking time.

3 minutes

– soft-boiled

5 minutes

- in a bag

7 minutes

- hard-boiled

Method 2

Pour water into the multicooker bowl, about 2-3 cups.

Place the washed eggs in a steaming bowl. Set the “steamer” mode and cooking time.

3-4 minutes

– soft-boiled

5-6 minutes

- in a bag

10 minutes

- hard-boiled

“Poached egg on onion toast” from Raclette restaurant sous-chef Kirill Cherednik

As the chef himself admits, the secret ingredient for the perfect poached egg is tarragon vinegar. The cook adds it to the water, where he then lowers the eggs to boil. Another trick is to fry the onion croutons in the juice of the fried bacon. This way it will absorb its taste and aroma.

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A collection of useful tips for boiling eggs

Pour a teaspoon of vinegar into the water. This additive will prevent the protein from leaking out if the shell cracks. If there is no vinegar, add a little salt to the liquid.
If you plunge cold eggs into boiling water, the shell may break. First, submerge the eggs in warm water for 15 seconds to warm them up a bit.
For cooking, set the heat to medium. Too much heat will cause the liquid to boil intensely, causing the eggs to bounce and crack.
If you salt the water a little, the shells will be much easier to remove.
To check the readiness of a hard-boiled egg, roll it on a flat surface. If it spins for a long time, it means it’s cooked well. If it stops immediately, it means it’s still raw.
Once the water boils, stir the water for a few seconds. This will place the yolk in the middle of the white.
It is not recommended to cook eggs in the microwave as they may explode.
Be sure to wash food before cooking, as pathogens, including salmonella, are often found on the surface of the shell.
After cooking, change hot water to cold. This advice will allow you to clean the shell much faster.