Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- Water
Directions
- Fill a medium saucepan with enough water to completely cover the eggs.
- Bring the water to a rolling boil.
- Carefully place the eggs into the boiling water.
- For hard-boiled eggs, boil for 12 minutes.
- For soft-boiled eggs, boil for 6 minutes.
- Remove the eggs from the boiling water with a spoon.
- Rinse the eggs with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Peel and serve.
Interesting Facts
- Soft-boiled eggs are popular in Japanese cuisine and are often served in a bowl of hot broth.
- Hard-boiled eggs are a popular snack food in many countries around the world.