Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs

Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs are easy to make and easy to peel! This proven method will become your first choice.

A hard-boiled egg is one of the best cooking skills that home cooks have to master. You probably have your own best practice. What if we told you there is best way? presentation Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs! Why steam eggs? Not only is it quick and easy, but it makes the eggs so easy to peel! Here’s how to steam eggs and why it’s become our new method.

Why Make Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs

Why change the default boiled egg method? Well, there are a few reasons why we think so steamed hard-boiled eggs are the right way. Here’s Why You Steam Hard Boiled Eggs:

• It’s faster. No need to wait for a pot of water to boil: just 1 inch of water under your steamer basket.
• Eggs are easier to peel. The hot steam vapor helps loosen the egg shell from the shell, making it easier to peel than a regular boiled egg.
• They taste better. It’s only a slight difference, but the egg white is a little more tender and the yolk is creamier.

How to steam hard boiled eggs

The method for steaming hard boiled eggs is very simple, all you need is a steamer basket. We include a large steamer basket with our pot: it can comfortably hold 8-10 eggs. If you have a smaller, collapsible steamer basket, you can steam 6 eggs at a time. How to Steam Hard Boiled Eggs:

• Boil water: Place a few inches of water in a saucepan (reaching just below the steamer basket) and bring to a boil.
• Place the eggs in the steamer basket: Add the steamer basket with the eggs and cover with a lid.
• Steam for 13 minutes: For large eggs that lay in a single layer, steam for 13 minutes. Add 2-3 minutes more if eggs are crowded or stacked in a steamer.
• Put in an ice bath: Remove the eggs and place in an ice bath until cool. Peel and enjoy.

How to peel eggs

Once the hard-boiled eggs are steamed in ice water, shell the eggs you want to eat right away. Here are some tips for peeling eggs:

• Gently tap the larger end of the egg to crush the shell. The bottom of the egg has an air pocket that makes it easier to crush the shell. Then start peeling off the shell. Continue peeling the peel until all the pieces are removed.
• Store eggs that you don’t want to eat whole in the fridge. You can store leftover eggs in shell in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. If the skin stays on, they stay fresher for longer.

Ways to Use Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs

Best way to eat steamed hard boiled eggs in our opinion? Nature with salt! We added them to our 4 year old’s lunch box and he loves them. But if you fancy, here are some other hard boiled egg recipes:

This Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs recipe is…

Vegetarian and gluten free.