Boiled Eggs

Boiled Eggs

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Lucy Mutua

8 Feb 2026

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Cook

10 mins

Serves

4 People

Calories

90 calories

Enjoy the simplicity of perfectly boiled eggs, seasoned with salt, pepper, and a hint of vinegar for a delightful twist. Ideal for a nutritious breakfast or as a protein-packed snack any time of day.

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 sprigs coriander
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Method

  1. 1

    Fill a saucepan with enough water to cover the eggs and add salt. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Once the water is boiling, carefully add the eggs to the pot using a spoon to avoid cracking.

  3. 3

    Reduce the heat to a gentle boil and allow the eggs to cook for about 9-12 minutes, depending on your preferred doneness (9 minutes for slightly soft yolks, 12 minutes for hard-boiled).

  4. 4

    While the eggs are boiling, prepare a bowl of ice water. This will help cool the eggs quickly after cooking.

  5. 5

    Once the eggs are done, transfer them immediately to the ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for about 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    After cooling, gently tap each egg on a hard surface to crack the shell, then peel under running water for easier removal.

  7. 7

    Optionally, heat vegetable oil in a small pan and fry chopped coriander for a minute. This will enhance the flavor and aroma.

  8. 8

    Slice the boiled eggs in half, season with black pepper and optional fried coriander, then serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition per serving

90kcal
Calories

Fat

7g

Carbs

1g

Protein

6g

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Rate this recipe

4.5 · 11 ratings

Comments

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Noa Avraham15/02/2026

I loved how simple and quick this recipe was to follow.

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Ha-eun Lee12/02/2026

Boiling eggs is so simple and always results in a perfect snack or meal.

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Ananya Singh09/02/2026

Sounds delicious and easy to make!

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