Cooking eggs seems to be child’s play. Unfortunately, not everyone knows how to prepare them in the right way to make them tasty and healthy. If you don’t know how to cook eggs, this guide is for you!
Soft boiling is not easy at all. Many people make several mistakes. One of them is counting the cooking time of an egg from the moment it is placed in water. In order to make a perfect soft-boiled egg, with the white cut off but the yolk liquid, you need to put the egg in cold water and boil it for a certain time. Be sure to count the cooking time from the moment the water comes to a boil in the pot
The length of cooking time depends on the size of the egg. S eggs, which are the smallest, cook for 3-3.5 minutes. Cook standard M eggs for 4 minutes, and large – L – eggs for 5-5.5 minutes. Try to cook the eggs in not too much water – preferably just a little to cover them
Immediately after cooking the eggs, quickly pour cold water over them. Wait a few minutes, then remove and serve in egg glasses. A soft-boiled egg can be a great addition to a sandwich or a topping on toast
Hard boiled eggs are cooked almost identically to soft boiled eggs. However, the cooking time for hard boiled eggs is different – these should cook for 8 minutes from the time the water boils.
First, place the washed eggs in cold water, and when the water comes to a boil, count down 8 minutes. Then pour out the hot water and pour cold water over the eggs. It will be easier for you to peel them from their shells. Hard-boiled eggs are easy to overcook. You will recognize such an egg by the dark border around the yolk. Eggs that have been stored in the refrigerator for too long or are just plain old also look like this.
Shirred eggs are “high school”. Unfortunately not everyone knows how to cook them, but we hope our tips will help you. Crack a fresh egg into a bowl and boil water with a small amount of vinegar. When the water comes to a gentle boil, turn down the heat and swirl it around with a spoon. Carefully pour the egg into the center of the whirlpool and cook it covered for about 2 minutes. After this time, fish out the egg with a straining spoon.
A properly made poached egg has a curdled white on top but a liquid center. It tastes great on toast or as a topping for pasta.
Boiled eggs are much healthier than fried eggs. All the minerals, including iron, are preserved inside it. The shell of the egg protects it from degradation when exposed to heat. By eating scrambled eggs you provide your body with enzymes and protein, but most of the valuable ingredients are lost when exposed to heat
Contrary to what nutritionists used to say, eggs do not raise cholesterol levels. What’s interesting – they are filling and may help people with obesity and diabetes!
Preparing eggs is not enough. It’s worth knowing what kind goes with which dish. Sour rye goes well with a fried egg, but the traditional version should be served with hard-boiled eggs
A soft-boiled egg, on the other hand, will work well as a separate side dish for breakfast, e.g. at Easter. Serve it with fresh bread, in a glass. It’s worth adding a knife to cut off the top and a spoon. A poached egg is the perfect accompaniment to toast.
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