Questions tagged [hard-boiled-eggs]

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How to ensure that eggs get hard boiled on a gas stove?

I used to determine the state of eggs by their shell i.e. if the shell is cracked, the eggs have been boiled. But sometimes I have found that even though the shell is cracked, the egg whites are somewhat runny! Is there a special way of boiling eggs…
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Improving mouth feel of vegan hard boiled yolk

This recipe is typical of vegan hard boiled egg for salad. Egg white portion fine. Yolk could use some improvement in mouth feel: https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/the-ultimate-genius-vegan-eggs/ 2 Tbsp vegan dried instant mashed potatoes,…
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Does hard-boiling eggs in broth impact flavor?

I think the question says it all. I was looking at Marinated Soft Boiled Egg recipes for ramen and while trying them out I found it annoying to have a pot of boiling water for the eggs as well as a pot of simmering broth for the soup. So would…
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How do I extract the membrane from an egg?

I have heard eggshell membranes are good for your joints. But every time when I peel a boiled egg, the membrane is stuck to the shell. How do I get the membrane out and eat it?
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Are these eggs safe to eat?

I like to hard boil eggs because they are one of very few foods that help when my sugar levels are too low. But now Im a little paranoid. The other week I read online that if you take an egg out of the refrigerator and shake it, if you can feel…
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Hard boiled eggs outside the fridge

I saw the question How long can boiled eggs be stored in the fridge? and it reminded me that as easter approaches here in Austria, my girlfriend's family will decorate a lot of hard boiled eggs. They store these eggs on the counter and eat them well…
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Water boiling and cooking time

Will there be a difference in the time for which it will take for eggs to be prepared in the cases mentioned below? A. Cooking eggs in a pot on full gas power until the water reach boiling point - and then lowering gas to mimimum power. B. Cooking…
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What are some of the best ways to shell an egg?

Possible Duplicate: How to peel hard boiled eggs easily? I just came back from the kitchen where I was preparing a dozen hard boiled eggs for a recipe. Part of this preparation is removing each of the egg's shell. The best tip I've heard yet is…
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How high is too high to air fry a hard boiled egg?

Everything I see says to air fry your eggs at around 270 degrees. Why not 400 at shorter time? Will this cause problems? I know I could try, but hoping someone else already has so I don't have to clean up an explosion in case that would happen. :)
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How to soft and hard boil eggs in the same pot so they are ready at the same time?

The method I usually follow is to place the eggs in cold water, then take the pot off heat once the water starts boiling and let the eggs sit in the water for X minutes. I usually do 4-5 min for soft boiled and 10-12 min for hard boiled. This is…
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How do I keep an egg from cracking while being boiled?

I know it's a stupid question and I really am quite the amateur when it comes to cooking, but this problem occurred rather very frequently to me. The egg moves in the boiling water and often it hits the wall of the pot and cracks, making a mess. No…
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Are my boiled eggs ok to eat?

I boiled eggs late last night & fell asleep waiting on them to cool so I could peel them & refrigerate. When i woke up this morning the water was cool. Are they ok to eat?
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How long do I have to submerge an egg in a specific temperature water to boil it?

Living in a dorm, I am severely limited by my cooking options. I have a non-microwave safe bowl, which I'm using for the noodle soup (that will be accompanied by said egg), and a highball glass. There's a water dispenser which pours out hot water of…
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Leaving hard boiled eggs in water for several hours

After the eggs boiled I left them in the hot water for 2 hours, drained them then put them in fridge overnight. Are they still ok to eat?
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Does it matter if I start boiling hard eggs in hot or cold water?

Does it matter if I in which water temperature I start to prepare hard eggs? Of course, the preparing time will be still measured from boiling - but does it make any difference? - regards the temperature difference between the eggs and the…
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