Regardless of your culinary prowess, “how to boil an egg” is a skill everyone should have in their back pocket. Whether eaten alone as a quick snack or added to a salad or sandwich for a heartier meal, hard boiled eggs are a kitchen staple. Today Dzung Lewis (of Honeysuckle) is showing us how to get a perfect boiled egg, every time.
Materials
6 eggs
Large pot
Steamer basket or strainer
Large bowl of ice water
Instructions
1. Fill a large pot with water about an inch high. Place a steamer basket inside the pot and carefully place the eggs inside.
2. Cover the pot and let it come to a low boil for 20 minutes on medium heat. If you don’t have a steam basket you can use a metal strainer that fits inside the pot. Don’t let the heat get too high so that all the water evaporates.
- For slightly runny and soft-boiled eggs, cook 12 minutes.
- For creamy and medium-boiled eggs, cook for 15 minutes.
- For firm and hard-boiled eggs, cook for 20 minutes.
3. Once they’re done, plunge them immediately into an ice bath. Leave them in there for a few minutes until they’re ready to peel. The shells will easily come off!
~ Dzung Lewis of Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle is a food and lifestyle YouTube channel that showcases personal style expressed through food, beauty tips, and home entertaining ideas. Make sure to also follow on Instagram!
We aim to provide you with the most honest and credible information possible. This article was reviewed for accuracy by The Honest Team and its internal technical experts.
blog_review_statement
