A hard-boiled egg is an egg that has been cooked in its shell in boiling water until both the white (albumen) and yolk are fully set. It’s a simple, nutritious food that’s high in protein, vitamins, and minerals.
How to Make a Hard-Boiled Egg
Ingredients:
- Eggs
- Water
- Ice (optional, for cooling)
Instructions:
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water (about 1 inch above eggs).
- Bring water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, turn off the heat and cover the pan.
- For large eggs, let sit:
- 9–12 minutes for fully hard-boiled
- 6–8 minutes for medium (slightly softer yolk)
- For large eggs, let sit:
- Drain hot water and immediately place eggs in ice water for 5 minutes to stop cooking and make peeling easier.
- Peel and enjoy!
Tips:
- Older eggs peel easier than very fresh eggs.
- You can store hard-boiled eggs unpeeled in the fridge for up to a week.
- Use them for snacks, salads, sandwiches, or deviled eggs.
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