Medium Boiled Eggs Recipe
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Medium Boiled Eggs Recipe
Description
This recipe demonstrates how to boil large eggs to a medium doneness, where the whites are firm and the yolks remain slightly soft and creamy. Starting with a rolling boil, eggs are gently placed into boiling water with optional vinegar to help minimize sulfur smells. Cooking for exactly 8 minutes achieves the medium texture.
Immediately transferring eggs to an ice water bath stops further cooking and aids peeling. The eggs can be peeled under lukewarm running water which facilitates removing the shell without damaging the egg white. The preparation yields eggs suitable for slicing and serving directly.
These medium boiled eggs can be made ahead and stored in a container of water in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat without overcooking, immerse peeled eggs in boiling water for a short time. Adding distilled vinegar to the boiling water can reduce egg odor. Following these steps results in consistent medium boiled eggs with good peeling ease.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon distilled vinegar
- 6 egg large
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Pour in some vinegar to help with the smell, if desired.
- Gently add the eggs into the boiling water using a large spoon and cook for 8 minutes.
- Immediately transfer the eggs after they are done cooking to a container filled with cold water and ice.
- Cool the eggs for 2-4 minutes to stop the cooking process.
- Peel the eggs under running lukewarm water, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Cooked medium boiled eggs can be made up to one day ahead and stored properly.
- Store eggs submerged in water in a container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- Reheat peeled eggs by placing them in boiling water for about 3 minutes to serve warm without overcooking.
- Add distilled vinegar to boiling water to minimize egg odor during cooking.
- Peel eggs under lukewarm running water to ease shell removal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 238IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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