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Boiled Egg

A boiled chicken egg is an egg cooked inside its shell in boiling water. The cooking time dictates its texture: soft-boiled (4–6 minutes) features a fir...

Boiled Egg

Ingredients

  • 2.0 piece Egg
  • 1.0 pinch Black Pepper
  • 1.0 pinch Salt

Cooking Steps

  1. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Use enough water to completely submerge the eggs by about an inch.
  2. Using a slotted spoon or spider strainer, carefully lower the cold eggs into the boiling water one by one.
  3. Lower the heat slightly so the water is at a gentle simmer (a violent boil can cause the eggs to bounce around and crack). Start your timer immediately based on your preferred doneness.
  4. While the eggs are boiling, fill a bowl with cold water and ice cubes. This stops the cooking process instantly and shrinks the egg slightly away from the inside of the shell.
  5. Transfer the eggs directly into the ice bath and let them sit for at least 5 minutes. To peel, tap the egg gently all over to shatter the shell, then peel it while submerged in the cold water (the water sneaks under the membrane and helps it slide off).
  6. Serve with a pinch of salt and your favourite seasoning.