How to Cook a Hard-Boiled Egg

  Although it is considered an easy task, preparing a hard-boiled egg requires a method to achieve the right texture. Usually, we overcook the eggs, resulting in green-edged yolks, for example; or at other times, they are not cooked properly. The trick is to place the eggs in a pot with cold water, so that the water covers them by more than two and a half centimeters. Then, when the water reaches boiling point, lower the heat to the minimum; the goal is to keep the water hot. The eggs cook for about ten minutes, then after that time, turn off the heat and place the eggs in a bowl with ice water for one minute. After that, they are taken out and gently pressed on a hard surface, so that the entire shell cracks, and they are placed back in the ice water for five minutes. Finally, the eggs are peeled, and you can notice the difference with a bright yellow yolk and a cooked but soft white. Recommended Recipes with Hard-Boiled Egg (we recommend clicking on the recipe title for more details) Stuffed Hard-Boiled Egg These delicious hard-boiled eggs are filled with yolk mixed with black olives, parsley, and mustard. Hard-Boiled Egg Stuffed Meatballs These meatballs are stuffed with hard-boiled egg and cooked in tomato sauce. They are served with white rice and tortillas. Asparagus with Egg in Parmesan Dressing This asparagus dish has a dressing of parmesan cheese and pieces of hard-boiled egg on top. It is delicious as a starter in a dinner. Spaghetti with Smoked Salmon and Capers Simple pasta recipe with smoked salmon cooked in a creamy sauce with capers, a touch of vodka, and hard-boiled egg. Nicoise Salad The Nicoise salad is a typical dish from the Nice region in France. This salad includes tomatoes, tuna, black olives, hard-boiled egg, and potatoes. Egg Bread A delicious breakfast that involves few ingredients and a lot of fun to prepare.