Huevos Cocidos (Boiled Eggs)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
14 mins
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Total Time
19 mins
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Servings
6 eggs
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Calories
78 kcal
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Course
Breakfast
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Cuisine
International
Huevos Cocidos (Boiled Eggs)
Description
The recipe for Huevos Cocidos involves boiling whole eggs fully submerged in water and carefully timing the process to achieve precise textures. Soft-boiled eggs feature a slightly runny yolk after about 5-6 minutes, medium-boiled eggs have a firmer but still creamy yolk around 10-11 minutes, and hard-boiled eggs develop fully firm yolks after 13-15 minutes.
Eggs are gently lowered into boiling water to prevent cracking, then boiled at a gentle rolling boil to evenly cook without aggressive agitation. After cooking, eggs are immediately chilled in ice water or under cold tap water to stop further cooking and make peeling easier.
Peeling is done by cracking the shell on a hard surface and removing the shell carefully. The eggs can be seasoned simply with salt and pepper. This straightforward preparation suits multiple serving purposes including snacks, salads, or breakfast.
Ingredients
- 6 egg at room temperature, large, or as many as you want
- water enough to cover the eggs in the pot
Instructions
- Fill a pot with enough water to cover the eggs. Bring water to a soft rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Once the water is boiling, use a spoon to gently lower the eggs into the pot one by one. Be cautious to avoid splashing hot water.
- Reduce the heat slightly to maintain a gentle boil. Set a timer based on your desired egg doneness:Soft-boiled: 5-6 minutes (a little runny)Medium-boiled: 10-11 minutesHard-boiled: 13-15minutes
- When the eggs are done, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a bowl of ice water or run cold tap water over them to stop the cooking process.
- Once the eggs are cool, tap them gently on a hard surface to crack the shell, then peel it off. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6eggs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 78 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1egg | |
| Calories | 78kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 187mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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