Even experienced chefs make these mistakes: how to cook eggs properly
At first glance, it seems that everyone knows how to boil eggs. However, it turns out that even experienced chefs make common mistakes during cooking. SSPDaily has prepared some useful tips to help you make the perfect dish.
Buy fresh eggs
Fresh eggs have a more elastic white, which allows it to spread out a lot during cooking. Older eggs may cook unevenly and then become difficult to peel.
Ideal cooking time
Follow these guidelines for different types of eggs to cook:
- Runny egg
To make the yolk runny and the white slightly firm, cook the egg for 4-5 minutes.
- Egg of medium density
To get a creamy yolk and a fully set white, cook the egg for 7-8 minutes.
- Hard-boiled eggs
To get a fully cooked yolk and white, cook the eggs for 9-12 minutes.
How to make peeling easier
As soon as the cooking time is over, immediately put the boiled eggs in ice water. The cold stops the cooking process, preventing overcooking and making it easier to peel.
