Boiling the eggs for any amount of time can easily overcook the eggs or risk green-rimmed yolks. The retained heat cooks the eggs perfectly whether straight from the refrigerator or at room temperature. When the timer goes off, drain the hot water, cover with cold water and gently swirl the water for about 30 seconds, then remove eggs from the water. Set a timer for 14 minutes for hard-boiled, 12 minutes for softer. The moment it hits a real boil, immediately cover and remove from heat. Just put the eggs in a small pan, cover with water, turn heat to high. The simple method taught to me by my French-Belgian grandmother skips the ice bath, extra bowl, and peeling underwater, etc. Since my eggs were coming out straight out of the fridge, I followed the suggestion of boiling for 7 min. Makes great egg salad on crusty bread brushed with garlic. These come out just right.I came across this in Richard Olney's " Simple French Food," btw, long ago. A tip: add a bit of salt and vinegar to the water to make for easier peeling!Ībsolutely perfect! Thank you, I can’t wait to make them again. These were so nice!Ħ.5 minutes wasn't quite enough for me, but 7 was perfect. Next time I would do 6.5 just to make them a little more runny. I like my yolks really runny but the whites are solid, 10 seconds too little or too long can make all the difference between a perfect egg or one that is either too jammy or slightly undercooked whites. I personally suggest doing a test egg and then adjusting the time. Remember that elevation will play with your times. So good, reminds me of a poached egg only easier to cook and store😊 See? Easy!ĭelish…but I’m gonna try Sofia’s tip from 7/23/21 next time…peeling was a disaster and I hate seeing egg whites come off on the shell 😡 This will also make them easier to peel and eat because they won’t be piping hot. Just remember: The eggs will continue to cook once removed from the water if you don’t cool them immediately in a bath of cold (preferably ice) water. You can take them out of the fridge and lower them (carefully!) straight into the pot as soon as the water begins to simmer. Notably, you don’t have to wait for the eggs to come to room temperature before cooking them in this jammy egg recipe. Yup, that’s the magical number for an egg with a completely cooked white and a firm but gooey yolk that you can add to any bowl of ramen, salad, flatbread-or eat on its own with a dollop of spicy mayo and relish. Save your astonishment: All it takes is boiling water and six and half minutes. Topping practically any dish with a perfectly cooked egg makes it that much better, which is why we have this jammy soft-boiled egg recipe memorized. Quick cooling also firms the egg white making the eggs easier to peel.Editor’s note: This recipe was originally published on March 21, 2017.
The temperature shock forces the egg white to contract, separating it from the shell. Chill eggs in the ice bath for at least one minute, but it’s best to cool them completely - about 15 minutes - before peeling. Skip this step if preparing candy colored Easter eggs or soft-boiled eggs. It’s not always a guarantee, especially if your eggs are still fairly fresh, but it helps. This loosens the membrane layer between the shell and egg white. Remove the eggs from the water and tap on the counter a few times before shocking in ice water. Ideally, buy your eggs a week or two before you plan to boil them and let them age in the fridge. Farm-fresh eggs will always be tricky to age. The pH of the whites also changes, going from a low pH to a relatively high pH, which makes them adhere less strongly to the shell. As eggs age, they gradually lose moisture through the pores in their shell and the air pocket at the tip expands.
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