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"Cracking the code to perfectly cooked, easy-to-peel hardboiled eggs and their endless culinary potential."
Definition
Eggs cooked in their shell in boiling water until the whites and yolks are fully solidified, perfect for salads, snacks, or garnishes.
Flavor Profile
The primary flavor notes for Hardboiled Eggs are:
Chef’s Secret
To achieve easy-to-peel hardboiled eggs, plunge them immediately into an ice bath after cooking and let them cool completely before peeling.
Best Substitutes
Poached Eggs
Scrambled Eggs
Tofu
Buying Guide
Choose fresh eggs with intact shells. Older eggs (1-2 weeks old) are often easier to peel once hardboiled.