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    Classic Simple Boiled Eggs

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    A simple and straightforward method for boiling eggs to your preferred level of doneness.

    Ingredients for Classic Simple Boiled Eggs

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    How to Make Classic Simple Boiled Eggs

    1. Prep Saucepan

    Choose a saucepan with a lid that can comfortably accommodate the eggs in a single layer. Fill with 1 inch of water, cover, and set to boil.

    2. Add Eggs

    Once boiling, carefully place the eggs into the saucepan with a slotted spoon or place them on a steamer basket inside the pot. Cover with the lid.

    3. Boil to Perfection

    Cook the eggs, maintaining a strong boil: - Soft Boiled: 6 minutes for runny yolks and set whites. - Medium Boiled: 8.5 minutes for partly set, fudgy yolks. - Hard Boiled: 11 minutes for fully set yolks.

    4. Cool Down

    Drain the eggs. For immediate consumption, peel them. To store, let them cool naturally and refrigerate in their shells for up to a week. Mark with a permanent marker to differentiate from raw eggs. Avoid an ice bath post-cooking to ease peeling.

    Variations

    Deviled Eggs

    A classic appetizer or side dish, deviled eggs involve halving hard-boiled eggs, removing the yolks, and mixing them with ingredients like mayonnaise, mustard, and spices before piping the mixture back into the egg whites.

    Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago)

    Medium-boiled eggs can be marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar to create flavorful ramen eggs, perfect for adding to a bowl of ramen or enjoying as a snack.

    Egg Salad

    Hard-boiled eggs can be chopped and mixed with mayonnaise, mustard, celery, and herbs to create a delicious egg salad. This can be served on bread, with greens, or as a dip.

    Scotch Eggs

    Wrap a soft or medium-boiled egg in sausage meat, coat in breadcrumbs, and then bake or deep-fry to get a crispy outer layer with a tender egg inside.

    Soy Sauce Eggs (Shoyu Tamago)

    For this Japanese-inspired twist, soak peeled, hard-boiled eggs in a mixture of soy sauce, mirin, and a touch of sugar. Let them marinate for several hours or overnight in the fridge. The eggs will absorb the umami-rich flavors, becoming a tasty snack or addition to a meal.


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