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Basic Salted Boiled Eggs
Traditional dish · International
Perfectly boiled eggs, a simple and versatile breakfast staple or snack. Seasoned only with salt.
Ingredients
- Eggs4 large
- Salt1 tsp
- Waterenough to cover eggs
Steps
- 1
Gently place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water by about an inch.
- 2
Add the salt to the water. This helps prevent cracking and makes peeling easier.
- 3
Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 4
Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the eggs cook for 9-12 minutes, depending on desired yolk consistency (9 for soft, 12 for hard).
- 5
While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice bath by filling a bowl with cold water and ice.
- 6
Once the cooking time is up, carefully transfer the eggs from the hot water to the ice bath using a slotted spoon. Let them cool for at least 5 minutes.
- 7
Gently tap the cooled eggs on a hard surface to crack the shells, then peel them under cool running water.
- 8
Serve the boiled eggs whole or halved. You can sprinkle a little extra salt on top if desired.
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