It turns out that many people still cook eggs incorrectly: we tell you how to do it and why

03.04.2024 20:46

It would seem that what could be simpler than boiling an egg?

However, many people do it wrong. The main rules for boiling eggs are discussed by the expert of the online publication Belnovosti in the field of cooking, cook, fourth-class baker Yulia Arkhipova .

How to Boil Eggs Properly

Soft-boiled eggs are cooked for no longer than three minutes, and soft-boiled eggs for no longer than four minutes.

Hard-boiled eggs should not be boiled for longer than 12 minutes, as the whites and yolks will become “rubbery”.

To prevent eggs from cracking when boiled, they should be boiled in salted water.

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After boiling, be sure to place the eggs in cold water. This is done so that they peel better.

It also helps prevent blue discoloration around the yolk.

Earlier, the expert explained why rice should be soaked before cooking.

Author: Timur Khomichev Internet resource editor
 
Expert: Julia Arkhipova Expert / Belnovosti