1. Pour about an inch of water into the pot and bring it to a gentle boil with the lid on.
2. Place the eggs in a steaming basket above the water (not submerged).
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Cover and steam:
Soft-boiled: 6–7 minutes
Medium: 9–10 minutes
Hard-boiled: 12–13 minutes
Transfer eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes to halt cooking and make peeling easier.
Bonus: This method prevents the unattractive gray ring that often forms around the yolk when eggs are overcooked.
No More Cracked, Watery Eggs
So the next time you’re about to reach for a pot of boiling water, think twice. Rather than boiling the life out of your eggs, steam them to perfection — for better nutrition, better texture, and a better breakfast overall.
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