How long to boil eggs?

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Boiling eggs is a simple and quick way to prepare a nutritious and delicious snack or meal. However, the cooking time depends on how you like your eggs: soft-boiled, hard-boiled, or somewhere in between.

Here are the basic steps to boil eggs:

1. Fill a large pot with enough water to cover the eggs completely, and bring it to a boil over high heat.

2. Carefully lower the eggs into the boiling water with a spoon or ladle. You can boil as many eggs as you want, as long as they are not crowded in the pot.

3. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook the eggs for the desired time. Use a timer to avoid overcooking or undercooking the eggs.

4. Drain the eggs and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and make them easier to peel.

5. Peel the eggs and enjoy them as they are, or use them in your favorite recipes.

The cooking time for boiling eggs depends on the size of the eggs and how you prefer the yolk and white to be. Here are some general guidelines for large eggs:

• For a soft-boiled egg with a runny yolk and a firm white, cook for 6–7 minutes.

• For a medium-boiled egg with a jammy yolk and a fully cooked white, cook for 8–9 minutes.

• For a hard-boiled egg with a solid yolk and white, cook for 10–12 minutes.

You can adjust the cooking time according to your taste and the size of the eggs. Smaller eggs will cook faster, while larger eggs will take longer. You can also check the doneness of the eggs by cracking one open and cutting it in half.

Some tips to boil eggs perfectly are:

• Use eggs that are not too fresh, as they are easier to peel. Eggs that are about a week old are ideal for boiling.

• Add a pinch of salt or a splash of vinegar to the water to prevent the shells from cracking and to make peeling easier.

• Peel the eggs under cold running water or in ice water to remove the shell more easily.

• Store the boiled eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.