Eggs have been considered a superfood. Consuming it provides many health benefits. For this reason, some people like to eat boiled eggs every day. Egg is considered an excellent source of protein. Many health experts believe that eating boiled eggs provides more benefits. But many people do not know how to boil eggs properly. Many times, while boiling eggs, either the yolk remains completely raw or the white becomes rubbery. If you also have the same problem then there is no need to panic. Here we are going to tell you about the correct way to boil an egg. Know here for how many minutes the egg should be boiled.
Right time to boil eggs
The time it takes to boil the eggs depends on how thick you like the yolk.
- After boiling for 6 minutes, the egg white has slightly set, but the yolk remains completely ‘running yolk’.
- After boiling for 8 minutes, the yolk starts setting at the edges, but is golden in the center and thick like jam.
- If the egg is boiled for 10 minutes, the yolk solidifies completely but the center remains slightly moist and creamy. It is best for salad.
- After boiling for 12-14 minutes, the white part becomes hard and the yolk becomes completely dry and light yellow in color.
The Right Way to Boil Perfect Eggs
To boil eggs, only water and flame are not enough, but the correct process is also important.
- Selection of vessel: Place the eggs in a deep vessel and add enough water that the eggs sink at least 1 inch below.
- Use of salt: Add half a spoon of salt in boiling water. This makes it easier to peel and even if the egg cracks slightly, the white part does not spread out.
- Take care of the flame: After the water starts boiling, reduce the flame of the gas.
- Avoid overcooking: Never boil eggs for more than 15 minutes. By doing this, a grey/green circle is formed around the yolk, which looks bad and can also spoil the taste.

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