How to Make the Perfect 9-Minute Egg

How to Make the Perfect 9-Minute Egg

Ingredients

• Large eggs (as many as you like)

• Water

• Ice (for cooling)

Instructions

1. Boil water.
Bring a medium pot of water to a gentle boil—not a raging one, just a steady bubble.

2. Lower the eggs in gently.
Use a spoon or spider strainer to avoid cracking.

3. Boil for exactly 9 minutes.
Set a timer. This gives you a custardy yolk with fully set whites—no runny center, no chalky edge.

4. Ice bath immediately.
Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water and cool for 5 minutes to stop the cooking and make peeling easier.

5. Peel and enjoy.
Crack gently and peel under running water if needed. Slice and serve warm or cold with salt and a little smoked paprika.

• For fridge-cold eggs or XL size, go 9:30 for that perfect center.

• Store peeled eggs in the fridge for up to 3 days.

• To reheat, submerge in hot (not boiling) water for 30–45 seconds.