Hard-boiled eggs: cooking time and method
The method for cooking hard-boiled eggs perfectly: start in cold water, bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for ten minutes, ideal for salads and breakfas…
Hard-boiled eggs are a valuable ingredient in many salads, and a nutritious breakfast option. The method is simple: cover with water, bring to a boil, then cook for ten minutes over low heat.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time5 min
- Cook time20 min
- Resting5 min
- Total30 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodboiling water
- Estimated cost$2.44 $0.41 / serving Estimated price; varies by store.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Ingredients
people
- $2.44
Prices from US supermarkets.
Directions
- Place the eggs in a pot and cover them with cold water, until they are completely submerged. ≈ 3 min
- Place the pot on the stove and heat over medium heat until it boils.
- As soon as the water comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat, let the water cool slightly, then remove the eggs, peel them, and season to your liking.
The bill
Hard-boiled eggs: cooking time and method
- 6 to 8 eggs$2.44
Total$2.44
that's $0.41 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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