Cooking Hen Eggs

Hen eggs
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BEFORE COOKING:

We thoroughly wash hen eggs with cold water.

COOKING:

We place the hen eggs in cold water. We salt the water to prevent the shells from cracking. Soft-boiled eggs are ready after 1 minute, although the yolk and white are not yet set. It is best to wait 2–2.5 minutes. For medium-soft eggs, cook for 3 to 5 minutes so that the white is set and the yolk is partially firm. Hard-boiled eggs are cooked for 8–9 minutes, but no longer, as they will become less tasty. We start timing from the moment the water boils.

AFTER COOKING:

To make peeling easier, after cooking we pour cold water over the eggs and let them sit for 3–4 minutes.

SERVING SUGGESTION:

Cooked eggs are great for various spreads for sandwiches, salads, or soups. Hard-boiled eggs can also be stuffed with ham, tuna, salmon, mushrooms, and many other ingredients.

Enjoy your meal!