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Brilio.net - Boiled eggs are one of the most practical and nutritious foods that can be consumed at any time. Starting from breakfast, diet menus, to complementing other dishes, boiled eggs are always a favorite choice. However, many people experience problems when boiling eggs, such as cracked shells, leaking egg whites , or levels of doneness that are not as expected.
Small mistakes like boiling eggs straight from the fridge or using too high a heat can cause the eggs to crack when cooked. However, there are some simple tricks to make the results smooth, evenly cooked, and still delicious.
Here's how to boil eggs properly so they don't crack and get the desired level of doneness, summarized by BrilioFood from various sources.
1. Use eggs that are at room temperature.One of the main causes of eggs cracking when boiled is the drastic temperature difference between the egg and the hot water. If the egg is just taken out of the refrigerator and then immediately put into boiling water, the pressure inside the egg increases suddenly, causing the shell to crack.
Solution:
- Leave the eggs at room temperature for 1015 minutes before boiling.
- If you want it to be quick, soak the eggs in warm water for 5 minutes before boiling.
Many people put eggs directly into boiling water. In fact, this method actually increases the risk of eggs breaking due to sudden temperature changes.
Solution:
- Put the eggs in a pan of cold water before turning on the heat.
- Make sure there is enough water to cover all parts of the egg with a height of about 23 cm above the egg.
- Use low to medium heat at first, then increase it after a few minutes.
Adding a little salt or vinegar to the water can help strengthen the egg shell and prevent it from cracking. Also, if there are any small cracks, the salt or vinegar will help the egg whites coagulate faster, so they don't leak into the water.
Recommended dosage:
- tsp salt per liter of water.
- 1 tbsp white vinegar per liter of water.
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Everyone has a different preference for how well their boiled eggs are done. Here is a time guide that you can use:
Boil Time: 45 minutes
Final Result: Half-cooked egg, yolk is still runny
Boil Time: 78 minutes
Final Result: Soft egg yolk, but not runny.
Boil Time: 1012 minutes
Final Result: Perfectly cooked egg, solid yolk
Tips:
- Start counting the time after the water starts boiling, not from the start of boiling.
- If you want the eggs to be easier to peel, soak them in ice water immediately after they are cooked.
Hard-boiled eggs can often be difficult to peel, especially if they are very fresh. A simple technique to overcome this is to soak the eggs in ice water after boiling.
Solution:
- Once cooked, transfer the eggs directly into a bowl filled with ice water or plain cold water.
- Leave it for 10 minutes so that the steam inside the egg stops and the shell is easier to remove.
- Tap the shell gently before peeling it.
To ensure perfect boiled eggs, no cracks, and easy to peel, follow these steps:
Material:
- 5 chicken eggs
- Sufficient water (make sure to cover all the eggs)
- tsp salt
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
How to make:
1. Leave the eggs at room temperature for 1015 minutes before boiling.
2. Put the eggs in a pan filled with cold water until all parts of the eggs are submerged.
3. Add salt and vinegar, then turn on low to medium heat.
4. When the water starts to boil, set the boiling time according to the desired level of doneness.
5. Once cooked, immediately transfer the eggs to ice water for 10 minutes.
6. Gently tap the shell and peel the egg easily.
If the egg has already cracked while boiling, don't throw it away! There is a trick to keep the egg white intact and not spread into the water.
Solution:
- If you see the egg starting to crack, immediately add 1 tablespoon of vinegar to the boiling water so that the egg white quickly hardens and does not leak further.
- Do not stir or move the eggs during boiling to keep the leaking part stable.
(brl/tin)
