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== Ingredients == | |||
* Eggs; generally avoid too large of batches to keep the water from dropping temperature too much | * Eggs; generally avoid too large of batches to keep the water from dropping temperature too much | ||
== Method == | |||
# Fill a pot with enough water that it will cover the eggs. | |||
# Bring to a boil. | |||
# Poke a small hole in the heel (the wide part where the air collects) of the egg with a pin, thumbtack, or whatever. | |||
# Carefully lower eggs into the water. | |||
# Cook (see time table below). Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath (ice and water in a large bowl). | |||
# Remove the eggs from the water and transfer directly to the ice bath. Chill 15 min. | |||
== Time Table == | |||
The exact time to cook the eggs varies according to style, personal preference, and cook top. Soft-cooked eggs with a runny yolk have a shorter time than hard-boiled; you may prefer a slightly harder yolk than me; your cook-top may run colder than mine. You should test and adjust your cooking times accordingly. | The exact time to cook the eggs varies according to style, personal preference, and cook top. Soft-cooked eggs with a runny yolk have a shorter time than hard-boiled; you may prefer a slightly harder yolk than me; your cook-top may run colder than mine. You should test and adjust your cooking times accordingly. | ||
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| Ajitama | Ben | Mountain View | | ! Style !! Person !! Location !! Time | ||
| Hard-boiled | Ben | Mountain View | 11m | | |- | ||
| Ajitama || Ben || Mountain View || 6m30s | |||
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| Hard-boiled || Ben || Mountain View || 11m | |||
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== Sources == | |||
The basic method comes from [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qLPoLxek3WLQJDtU6i3300_0nNioqeYXi7vESrtNvjQ/edit#heading=h.ur7ulrj7jqhv /u/Ramen_Lord] on Reddit. | |||
Latest revision as of 15:02, 6 September 2024
Ingredients
- Eggs; generally avoid too large of batches to keep the water from dropping temperature too much
Method
- Fill a pot with enough water that it will cover the eggs.
- Bring to a boil.
- Poke a small hole in the heel (the wide part where the air collects) of the egg with a pin, thumbtack, or whatever.
- Carefully lower eggs into the water.
- Cook (see time table below). Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath (ice and water in a large bowl).
- Remove the eggs from the water and transfer directly to the ice bath. Chill 15 min.
Time Table
The exact time to cook the eggs varies according to style, personal preference, and cook top. Soft-cooked eggs with a runny yolk have a shorter time than hard-boiled; you may prefer a slightly harder yolk than me; your cook-top may run colder than mine. You should test and adjust your cooking times accordingly.
| Style | Person | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ajitama | Ben | Mountain View | 6m30s |
| Hard-boiled | Ben | Mountain View | 11m |
Sources
The basic method comes from /u/Ramen_Lord on Reddit.