Perfect Steamed Boiled Eggs Recipe (2024)

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How to steam eggs perfectly? ›

Add 1 inch of water to a large pot. Place steamer insert inside, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Add eggs to steamer basket, cover, and continue cooking, 6 minutes for soft-boiled eggs or 12 minutes for hard-boiled. Serve immediately if serving hot.

You can have hard-steamed eggs and soft-steamed eggs, much like you can have hard-boiled eggs and soft-boiled eggs; however, compared to a boiled egg, the steamed version is more tender, with a creamier yolk, and is easier to peel.

The vinegar in the water makes the eggs easier to peel. Here's why: The vinegar's acid not only dissolves some of the calcium carbonate in the shell, it also helps the whites set faster. Running the hard-boiled eggs under cold running water as you're peeling, meanwhile, helps the shell separate from the membrane.

Place egg in the steamer for 15 minutes. Before closing the lid, add two chopsticks on each side of the steamer; that way, air can flow in and cook the Steamed eggs evenly. Place a spoon lightly on top of the egg; if it doesn't sink, that means the egg is cooked.

Tip #1: Use warm chicken broth or water

Most of us will be using eggs straight from the fridge. Because the eggs will be cold, using warm chicken broth (or water) is key to help bring the eggs to room temperature, which ensures that the eggs steam more evenly and produce a smooth, silky texture.

Bring to a boil, then cover the pot and turn off the heat. Let the eggs cook, covered, for 9 to 12 minutes, depending on your desired done-ness (see photo). Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water and chill for 14 minutes. This makes the eggs easier to peel.

Chives can give eggs a nice, subtle oniony flavor that is quite nice for any meal, really. Onion Powder works well for the same reasons. Paprika gives a nice flavor, somewhat bitter but peppery. Occasionally I'll put some Curry Powder on boiled eggs.

The longer you cook the egg, the more likely you are to end up with a rubbery white and a green yolk. Why does the yolk turn green? The green-gray color (and the whiff of sulfur smell that often accompanies it) comes from the reaction of iron in the egg yolk and sulfur in the egg white.

Pickles – the briny punch of pickles adds complexity to the basic hard-boiled egg that has us going back for more. We love pickled jalapenos, onions, or okra. Pesto – an elevated take on simple fresh herbs, spooning pesto over hard-boiled eggs lends a sweet Italian flavor that's hard to resist.

Are steamed eggs good? ›

Is steamed egg healthy? Yes, it is! It's going to be one of the healthiest dishes in your meal. You can make sure that you make the healthiest version possible by choosing good quality ingredients.

People add salt to a pot of water before boiling eggs for a few reasons. First, salt helps water reach its boiling point faster, which means the eggs boil at a higher temperature. Second, salt helps seal cracks that may develop as eggs bounce around in bubbling water.

Cover the pan with a lid and bring water to a rolling boil over high heat; when the water has reached a boil, reduce heat to medium-high and maintain a gentle boil. Set the timer for the desired time and boil for 6 – 7 minutes over medium-high heat for perfect hard boiled eggs.

Adding a small amount of vinegar or salt to the water may help strengthen the egg whites and reduce the chances of cracking. Use about a 2 teaspoon of vinegar or a half teaspoon of salt per two cups of water. Gently pierce the rounded end of the egg with a pin or a needle before boiling.

Some people pierce the raw egg shell before hard-boiling to make it easier to peel when cooked. Piercing egg shells before cooking is not recommended. If not sterile, the piercer or needle can introduce bacteria into the egg.

In a 4- to 5-quart pot place steamer basket over simmering water (basket should not touch the water). Add 12 eggs to the basket in a single layer (f you have to layer the eggs to fit, add a minute to your cook time). Cover; steam 17 minutes. Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water.