How To Boil An Egg Recipe

Master the art of boiling an egg! This simple guide takes you from novice to egg-cellent chef in minutes. Learn how to achieve the perfect soft-boiled or hard-boiled egg every time, with tips and tricks for ideal results. Don't let another perfectly good egg go to waste – unlock the secrets of egg-boiling mastery today!

Prep Time 1 mins
Cook Time 3 mins
Calories 73.5 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for How To Boil An Egg

  • 1 large egg
  • enough cold water to cover the egg by about 1 inch (2.5 cm)
  • enough ice water for an ice bath

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How to Make How To Boil An Egg

  1. Place one large egg in a small saucepan.
  2. Add enough cold water to cover the egg by about 1 inch (2.5 cm).
  3. Place the saucepan on a stove burner over medium-high heat.
  4. Bring the water to a rolling boil.
  5. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, maintaining a gentle simmer.
  6. For soft-boiled eggs, simmer for 2-3 minutes. For hard-boiled eggs, simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Carefully remove the egg using a slotted spoon and transfer it to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  8. Once cool enough to handle, gently tap the egg on a hard surface to crack the shell.
  9. Peel the egg under cold running water for easy peeling.
  10. Serve and enjoy! Refrigerate leftover hard-boiled eggs within one hour.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

7g

Carbs

0g

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