How to Cook a Boiled Egg

Eggs have become more like a staple to every household. Now if you are looking for a good source of protein and vitamins, eggs are the way to go. A lot of people who needs to build some muscles and gain some weight add eggs to their diet all the time. However, you can also get high cholesterol from eating egg frequently. So make sure that you don’t eat eggs every day. Limit it to about three times a week.

Eggs can be cooked several ways. You can boil, fry, or bake them. At the same time, some people even eat raw eggs. Other’s let it soak in salted water for days. Boiling eggs is perhaps among the easiest ways to cook egg. So in just a few simple steps, you will learn how to cook a boiled egg. Let’s start cooking!

Girl's hands peeling the shell from a boiled egg

1. Prepare a small pot and place the raw egg inside.
2. Pour cold water into the pot until the egg or eggs are covered up to an inch above it.
3. Now, put the pot on the stove top and cover the pot.
4. Put the heat in medium setting and bring to a boil.
5. Once your water starts boiling, reduce the heat to low setting and uncover the pot or leave some space for it to vent.
6. While at low heat, simmer for a few more minutes. If you want soft-boiled eggs, you only need about 3 more minutes. If you want hard-boiled eggs however, simmer it for 15 minutes more.
7. Once done, remove the egg/eggs from the pot and let it cool slowly on a bowl. You can also run cold water over the eggs to let it cool quickly.
8. Now, remove those shells and start savoring that delicious boiled egg.
9. You can also sprinkle it with some salt for a tastier treat.

The tip with hard boiled eggs is to use older eggs. This way, it will easily peel properly. At the same time, another trick to keeping the shells from cracking during cooking is with the help of a needle. Before you place the eggs in the water, you can pierce the large end of the egg with a needle. But be careful not to pierce it too deep to crack the egg and spill the egg. It will also help you peel your eggs easier after cooking. Now, you already know how to cook a boiled egg.