Mastering those perfect hard-boiled eggs is no easy task. And yes, we know there are a lot of ways to enjoy eggs. Whether soft boiled, fried or scrambled, eggs are always a good option for a full-on satisfying and nutritious breakfast.
Nonetheless, one thing is for sure: the ones harder to master are those perfect hard-boiled eggs.
How to make perfect hard-boiled eggs
There are three ways to make perfect hard-boiled eggs:
- Pop them into an egg cooker
- Using your microwave
- The old fashion way: with a pod of boiling water
Let’s be honest, while most people use a regular pod with boiling water, it’s not always easy to keep track of the time to boil an egg – especially when one minute can make such a big of a difference.
Egg cookers are the perfect way to solve this problem – and they’re definitely super handy if you’re preparing a Sunday brunch. With them, you can cook soft to hard-boiled eggs while taking care of the rest of the brunch venue. Because they control the temperature and times of boiling, you can rest assure that your eggs will turn out perfect.
Here are 5 of the best egg cookers in the market.
Alternatively, and also wonderfully easy is to make, is to cook them in the microwave. While we’re sure some of you won’t even consider this alternative, know that the end result is actually a softer and fluffier yellow yolk.
One thing to always remember: halve your microwave power. Otherwise, chances are your eggs will explore in the process. After that, simply follow these steps:
- Heat a large bowl of water, enough to submerge the egg, for 3 minutes;
- Gently jab the egg’s bottom to prevent it from exploding;
- Place the egg within the heated bowl, cover with a plate, and microwave for another 4minutes;
- Leave the eggs in the water for 2 minutes before peeling.
