How to cook egg?
Here are some popular ways to cook eggs, along with simple steps for each method:
1. Boiled Eggs
Soft-Boiled:
- Place eggs in a pot and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 4-6 minutes.
- Transfer to ice water to stop cooking.
Hard-Boiled:
- Boil for 9-12 minutes, then cool in ice water.
2. Scrambled Eggs
- Whisk eggs with a splash of milk, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add butter or oil.
- Pour in the egg mixture and gently stir until just set.
3. Fried Eggs
- Heat a bit of oil or butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Crack an egg into the pan and cook until the whites are set.
- For sunny-side up, cook without flipping; for over-easy, flip gently and cook for an additional minute.
4. Omelette
- Whisk eggs with salt and pepper.
- Pour into a hot, greased pan and cook until edges set.
- Add fillings (cheese, veggies, etc.), fold, and cook until done.
5. Poached Eggs
- Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer and add a splash of vinegar.
- Crack an egg into a small bowl, then gently slide it into the water.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon.
