Boiled Eggs

1. 1. Ingredients

• Eggs; generally avoid too large of batches to keep the water from dropping temperature too much

1. 1. Method

1. Fill a pot with enough water that it will cover the eggs. 2. Bring to a boil. 3. Poke a small hole in the heel (the wide part where the air collects) of the egg with a pin, thumbtack, or whatever. 4. Carefully lower eggs into the water. 5. Cook (see time table below). Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath (ice and water in a large bowl). 6. Remove the eggs from the water and transfer directly to the ice bath. Chill 15 min.

1. 1. 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 | 6m | | Hard-boiled | Ben | Mountain View | 11m |