Perfectly Steamed Eggs: The Ultimate Guide
Discover the secret to effortlessly peelable eggs with tender whites and creamy yolks. Our foolproof steaming method takes ‘hard-boiled’ steamed eggs to the next level!
Forget traditional boiling – steaming is the key to achieving consistently perfect eggs every time. Whether you prefer soft or hard-boiled, this technique delivers restaurant-quality results in your own kitchen.
Perfectly Steamed Eggs: Elevate Your Egg Game
Ingredients
- 1 tray of ice cubes (for serving cold, if desired)
- 6 large eggs
Directions
- For cold eggs: Prepare an ice bath by combining ice cubes and water in a large bowl.
- Set up your steaming station: Add 1 inch of water to a large pot. Insert the steamer basket, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Gently place eggs in the steamer basket, cover, and cook for 6 minutes (soft-boiled) or 12 minutes (hard-boiled).
- Serving options: For hot eggs, serve immediately. For cold eggs, transfer them to the ice bath and let cool for at least 15 minutes before peeling.
- Peeling made easy: Gently tap the cooled eggs to crack the shells all over. Peel under a thin stream of running water, which helps separate the shell from the egg white.
Make-Ahead and Storage
Unpeeled eggs: Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Peeled eggs: Best consumed within 1 day, refrigerated.
| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 72 | Calories |
| 5g | Fat |
| 0g | Carbs |
| 6g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 6 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 72 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 8% |
| Cholesterol 186mg | 62% |
| Sodium 71mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate 0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 6g | |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 28mg | 2% |
| Iron 1mg | 5% |
| Potassium 69mg | 1% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |