Boiling eggs is a basic cooking technique that can get surprisingly complex. If you want to impress your friends, then you're going to need to know how to achieve the perfect boiled egg.
To get your perfect boiled egg, you're going to need the following items:
Begin by filling the pot with enough water to cover your eggs. For larger eggs, such as duck eggs, be sure to give them some extra water. You don't want them to stick to the bottom!
Once your pot is filled with water, place it on the stove at high heat and wait for it to come to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, carefully lower the eggs into the boiling water. If you're cooking more than one egg, be sure to space them out in the pot.
Once all the eggs are in the boiling water, set a timer for 6-8 minutes. Depending on how you like your eggs, adjust the time accordingly. For soft boiled eggs, keep it under 8 minutes, while harder boiled eggs should be closer to 10 minutes.
When the timer goes off, carefully remove the eggs from the boiling water and check them for doneness. If you find that the eggs are not done enough, you can always put them back into the boiling water for a few minutes.
And that's it! Once you've perfected your technique, you can make great boiled eggs every time. Enjoy!
