A basic recipe for making the perfect hard and soft-boiled egg. How can you peel them easily? And as energy efficient as possible. For your Sunday egg, but also deviled eggs and rendang eggs. This is a foolproof way that always works!
Sunday morning is a wonderful moment for a delicious egg for breakfast. I myself like a soft egg, but the rest prefer the perfect hard-boiled egg.
Not too long or too short
And while it's one of the easiest recipes, there are a few things that make a boiled egg perfect. You don't want to cook the egg too long so that it gets a green cast. Preferably let the egg cook and not boil because it will become tough.
Don't cook it too short; it is not completely hard. To make peeling easy, ensure you don't use fresh eggs (because the skin sticks to the egg white) and that you shock them under cold water. With all the tips and tricks, you can't go wrong anymore.
The eggs are, of course, delicious for a Sunday breakfast and recipes such as deviled eggs or this Asian chicken soup. And if you have some leftover eggs, here are 11 recipes for using your leftover hard-boiled eggs.
Tips and time for cooking the eggs
Cold water
Put the eggs (maximum one layer) in a pan and fill it with cold water. The cold water should rise about 1 inch (2 cm) above the eggs.
Bring to boil
Bring the water to a boil over medium heat.
Don't Overcook
Turn off the heat and put the lid on the pan. This ensures that the eggs cook and do not boil. That way, they don't get tough. And it also saves energy. Use the following times for your favorite egg:
- Soft-boiled egg: 4 to 5 minutes
- Half soft-boiled egg: 6 to 7 minutes
- Hard-boiled egg: 8 to 9 minutes
Tip to Peel the Eggs easily
Put the eggs in a colander or sieve and shock them under ice-cold running water. This makes it easier for the peel to come off.
Your eggs are ready!
Store eggs
Eggs are not kept refrigerated in the supermarket (in the Netherlands). This is possible because the temperature in the supermarket is constant. At home, however, keeping the eggs in the refrigerator is recommended. Then use the package box (where you bought the eggs); that way, they dry out less. In addition, it is wise to check carefully where you keep the eggs. They absorb odors quickly, so don't put them near anything with a strong smell.
Do you have any eggs left that are reaching their expiration date? Did you know that you can also freeze eggs? Then beat them loose and keep them. I often use a cupcake tin. I break the eggs above the mold, beat them slightly, and freeze them. When frozen, I unmold them and store them in a freezer bag or box. You can no longer cook them, but they are great for baking pancakes, in cakes, or in an oven dish.
How do you know if your eggs are still fresh?
The date on the box is, of course, an indication of the freshness of the eggs. But you can also test it yourself. Fill a container with water. The water should rise above the eggs. Now carefully lower the egg into the water:
- Flat on the bottom: The egg is fresh and fine to use.
- The egg is with the point on the bottom: The egg is 2 to 3 weeks old. You can still use it.
- The egg floats: It is spoiled, and you can no longer use it.
Cooking eggs in the Air Fryer
The latest trend is using the Air fryer to cook your eggs. Place the eggs in the basket and turn on the Air fryer at 250 °F (ca. 120 °C). Set the time to 12 minutes for a soft-boiled egg and 15 minutes for a hard-boiled egg. Rinse under cold water. Tasty.
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