How to Boil an Egg Perfectly

published by nsmukundan on Jun 22, 2009

Know how to boil an egg perfectly with simple steps.

Eggs are consumed as they are rich in proteins and vitamins. Boiled egg is the best way to consume an egg. Now I am going to explain you how to boil an egg perfectly with 8 easy steps.

Ingredients

  • Saucepan
  • Water Supply
  • Spoon
  • Salt

Method

  1. Place your saucepan on the stove. 
  2. Gently place the eggs in the saucepan.
  3. Fill the saucepan with cold water till it reaches an inch above the egg level.
  4. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the eggs.                                              
  5. Turn on the stove and cook with medium heat.                                        
  6. When it begins to boil place the lid over the saucepan.                         
  7. Allow it to boil for 11 or 12 minutes.
  8. Now remove the lid.
  9. Take out the eggs with a spoon and allow it cool. Use cold water to cool it quickly.           

Note :

  • Don’t overcook the eggs because it may form a green ring around the egg yolk.

3 Responses so far | Have Your Say!

  1. # 1 by Francy
    June 22nd, 2009 at 10:09 am #

    I didn’t know that…thanks for sharing

  2. # 2 by George W Whitehead
    June 22nd, 2009 at 2:51 pm #

    This is obviously a recipe for hard boiled eggs.

  3. # 3 by Kristie Claar
    August 19th, 2011 at 11:49 am #

    good post

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