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Transferring boiled eggs from steamer to an ice water bath.
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Hard Boiled Steamed Eggs (Easy to Peal)

Steamed eggs might just become your new go-to method for easy peel, perfectly cooked eggs. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or whipping up a batch for deviled eggs, this hands-off method is a game-changer!
Author: Nikki Lee
Servings: 12 servings
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Ice Water Bath Time 15 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 large eggs room temperature
  • water for steaming
  • ice for ice water bath

Instructions

  • Bring Eggs to Room Temperature: Room temperature eggs tend to cook more evenly—just set them out on the counter 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Prep Your Steamer: Add about 1 to 1 ½ inches of water to a pot that will fit your steamer—just enough so it doesn’t touch the eggs. Place a steamer basket or insert into the pot. Bring water to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Add the Eggs: Carefully place eggs into the steamer basket in a single layer if possible. Cover with a lid.
  • Steam to Desired Doneness: Steam according to your preferred doneness.
    Soft-Boiled: Steam for 6 minutes
    Medium-Boiled: Steam for 10 minutes
    Hard-Boiled: Steam for 12–15 minutes
    Tip: If steaming a double layer or extra-large eggs, add 2–3 more minutes (17 minutes usually works great for a big batch for me)
  • Ice Bath: Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked eggs to a bowl of ice water. Let them chill for about 15 minutes. This makes the eggs easier to peel.
  • Peel and enjoy!

Notes

Eggs can vary depending on size, type, and freshness. Farm-fresh eggs tend to be more difficult to peel than older store-bought eggs—just something to keep in mind if you’re grabbing straight from the coop!

Nutrition

Serving: 1egg | Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

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