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Hard (or Medium) Boiled Eggs 🥚�� Life School
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This post is 334 words, a 1 min 20 sec reading time. It is the (updated) 13th lesson of How to Boil Water. It is also part of the Breakfast Collection.
📺 Video Demonstration (1 min 37 sec)
📍 Introduction
Packed with protein & speedy to make, hard (or medium)-boiled eggs are a delicious, timeless, economical treat.
The trick to nailing boiled eggs is ensuring they cook for a precise number of minutes. If overcooked, eggs are hard to peel, tough & chewy. They can also have powdery & tasteless yolks. 😝
For a more delicate egg with a tender & creamy interior, set a timer and let the simmering water do the rest. If you have a penchant for jammy & gooey yolks, aim for a 7-minute egg. For a little firmer, try 9-10 min. Go ahead and experiment to determine what type of eggs you like best.
🧂 Ingredients & Equipment:
* Eggs
* Timer (optional)
* Slotted spoon (optional)
✅ Instructions:
* Boil water
* Slowly lower eggs into the water
* Set timer. For medium, 7 min. For hard, 9-10 min. Soft 4-5 min.
* Slightly lower heat
* Prepare ice bath
* Remove eggs, place in the ice bath for ~1-2 min, or until they are slightly warm.
* Peel, dress, serve, eat or store!
📝 Notes, Tips, Tricks
* By cooking at a simmer (instead of a rolling boil), the eggs will bounce around less. This reduces the chances of cracking.
* To start eggs in cold water, make two adjustments. (1) Turn off the heat once the water is boiling. (2) Let rest covered to finish cooking. Soft is 4 min, Medium = 6 min, Hard = 8 min.
* Shocking the eggs helps shrink the cooked egg, separating it from the shell and making for easier peeling. It also cools them, making for more comfortable handling.
* Older eggs peel easier. Fresh ones can be nearly impossible.
* Boiled eggs can elevate salads, soups, ramen, sandwiches & more.
* Popular toppings include flakey sea salt (we love Maldon), olive oil, herbs, mayonnaise, hollandaise.
* Boiled eggs last in the fridge for ~ one week. Leave the peel on for freshness. When in doubt, crack open and take a sniff. If it smells bad, toss it.
📓 Simmering Time Reference Guide
🎓 Further Studies:
* Bon Appetite’s Jammy Soft-Boiled Eggs
* 25 Recipes to Make with Hard-Boiled Eggs
* How to Peel an Egg in under 10 Seconds - 3 Methods
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This post is 334 words, a 1 min 20 sec reading time. It is the (updated) 13th lesson of How to Boil Water. It is also part of the Breakfast Collection.
📺 Video Demonstration (1 min 37 sec)
📍 Introduction
Packed with protein & speedy to make, hard (or medium)-boiled eggs are a delicious, timeless, economical treat.
The trick to nailing boiled eggs is ensuring they cook for a precise number of minutes. If overcooked, eggs are hard to peel, tough & chewy. They can also have powdery & tasteless yolks. 😝
For a more delicate egg with a tender & creamy interior, set a timer and let the simmering water do the rest. If you have a penchant for jammy & gooey yolks, aim for a 7-minute egg. For a little firmer, try 9-10 min. Go ahead and experiment to determine what type of eggs you like best.
🧂 Ingredients & Equipment:
* Eggs
* Timer (optional)
* Slotted spoon (optional)
✅ Instructions:
* Boil water
* Slowly lower eggs into the water
* Set timer. For medium, 7 min. For hard, 9-10 min. Soft 4-5 min.
* Slightly lower heat
* Prepare ice bath
* Remove eggs, place in the ice bath for ~1-2 min, or until they are slightly warm.
* Peel, dress, serve, eat or store!
📝 Notes, Tips, Tricks
* By cooking at a simmer (instead of a rolling boil), the eggs will bounce around less. This reduces the chances of cracking.
* To start eggs in cold water, make two adjustments. (1) Turn off the heat once the water is boiling. (2) Let rest covered to finish cooking. Soft is 4 min, Medium = 6 min, Hard = 8 min.
* Shocking the eggs helps shrink the cooked egg, separating it from the shell and making for easier peeling. It also cools them, making for more comfortable handling.
* Older eggs peel easier. Fresh ones can be nearly impossible.
* Boiled eggs can elevate salads, soups, ramen, sandwiches & more.
* Popular toppings include flakey sea salt (we love Maldon), olive oil, herbs, mayonnaise, hollandaise.
* Boiled eggs last in the fridge for ~ one week. Leave the peel on for freshness. When in doubt, crack open and take a sniff. If it smells bad, toss it.
📓 Simmering Time Reference Guide
🎓 Further Studies:
* Bon Appetite’s Jammy Soft-Boiled Eggs
* 25 Recipes to Make with Hard-Boiled Eggs
* How to Peel an Egg in under 10 Seconds - 3 Methods
——————————————————
✏️ Did you like this lesson? Loved it! ⭐️ · Pretty good 🤷♂️ · Could be better 😐
🎧 Prefer to listen? Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, or Overcast.
🗝 New/Beta: Premium Member’s Corner. For access, subscribe here.
🍳 Want to learn more about cooking? Table of Contents: Cooking Level 1.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.trylifeschool.com
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