Eggs make a perfect breakfast, both for children and adults. Not only they are tasty, but also possess a high nutritional value. You can consume eggs in a variety of ways. You can either eat them raw, have them boiled before eating or you can even cook them in a pan as scrambled egg or omelet. Out of these methods, boiling eggs is one of the easiest and the most preferred way of preparing them all around the world. This way, you can create an instant breakfast for your family without putting in any extra effort. However, boiling eggs may be tricky at times, especially for beginners who haven’t done it before. But, there is no need to get disheartened. With a little care and timing, even you can learn how to boil them. Here’s what you have to do. Read on.
Complexity Level: Basic
Time Required: 2-3 minutes for soft boiled eggs and 10-15 minutes for hard boiled eggs
Resources Required:
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Eggs
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Sauce pan
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Water
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Stove
Instructions:
1. Put the eggs in the sauce pan along with water
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First of all, you need to place the eggs in the sauce pan in which you are going to boil them. But be careful, don’t just throw them into the pan. Place them gently, otherwise they will crack.
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Run cold water in the pan. The amount of water in the pan is very important. Pour that much quantity of water that it is at least one inch above the eggs.
2. Heat the sauce pan until the water starts boiling
- Now is the turn of boiling, but before that you can add a tablespoon of vinegar and a tablespoon of salt into the water. By adding vinegar and salt, you can prevent the eggs from cracking. Also, they become easy to peel.
- Place the sauce pan on the stove and allow it to cook at medium heat. Leave it until the water starts boiling.
3. Simmer the eggs in hot water
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Once water starts boiling, turn the heat to low. Now, you have to decide whether you want soft boiled eggs or hard boiled eggs.
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For soft boiled eggs, you have to simmer it gently for 2-3 minutes, and time expands to 10-15 minutes for hard boiled eggs.
4. Take out the boiled eggs and let them cool
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Once you are done with the above procedure, take out the eggs with the help of a spoon and allow them to cool down.
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If you are running short of time, you can even run cold water over the eggs instantly which will take off the heat from them.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How can I boil eggs in a microwave?
The method of boiling eggs in a microwave is slightly different from the one described above. The steps to be followed are:
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First of all, run water in the microwave cooking bowl such that it contains enough water to cover the eggs properly. But do not place eggs in them now.
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Place the bowl in the microwave and heat it until the water starts boiling.
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Take out the bowl and place eggs in them. Place the bowl again in the microwave and set it at medium heat. Leave it there for 8 minutes.
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Now, take out the bowl from the microwave but leave the eggs in hot water for another 10 minutes.
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Finally, take out the eggs with the help of spoon and let them cool.
Quick Tips:
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Eggs are a great source of essential nutrients. So, you must include them in your daily diet.
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Be careful while handling eggs. They are delicate and can crack with the slightest jerk or pressure.
Things To Watch Out For:
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Although, eggs make a healthy breakfast, they are not recommended if you have a high cholesterol level.
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Make sure that there is sufficient amount of water in the sauce pan while boiling eggs.
