A hard boiled egg is one of the top kitchen skills for home cooks to master. You probably have your own tried and true method. What if we told you there was a better way? Introducing Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs! Why to steam eggs? Not only is it fast and easy, it makes eggs so easy to peel! Here’s how to steam eggs and why it’s become our new go-to method.
Why to make steamed hard boiled eggs
Why change up the standard method for hard boiled eggs? Well, there are a few reasons we think steamed hard boiled eggs are the way to go. Here’s why to steam hard boiled eggs:
It’s faster. You don’t have to wait for a pot of water to boil: just 1 inch of water beneath your steamer basket. The eggs are easier to peel. The hot steam vapor helps to release the egg membrane from the shell, making it easier to peel than a standard boiled egg. They taste better. It’s only a slight difference, but the egg white is slightly more tender and the yolk is creamier.
How to steam hard boiled eggs
The method for steamed hard boiled eggs is very simple: all you’ll need is a steamer basket. We have a large steaming basket that came with our stock pot: it fits 8 to 10 eggs comfortably. If you have a smaller steamer basket that’s collapsible, you may want to steam 6 eggs at once. Here’s how to steam hard boiled eggs:
Boil the water: Place a few inches of water in a pot (that hits just below the steamer basket) and bring it to a boil.Add the eggs in steamer basket: Add the steamer basket with eggs and top with a lid. Steam for 13 minutes: Steam for 13 minutes for large eggs that are in a single layer. Add 2 to 3 minutes longer if the eggs are crowded or stacked in a steamer.Place in an ice bath: Remove the eggs and place them in an ice bath until cool. Peel and enjoy.
How to peel eggs
After the steamed hard boiled eggs sit in the ice water, peel the ones you want to eat immediately. Here are a few tips on how to peel eggs:
Gently tap the larger end of the egg so that the shell crushes. The bottom end of the egg has an air bubble, which makes it easier to crush the shell. Then start to peel off the shell. Continue peeling the shell until all the pieces are removed.Keep the eggs you don’t want to eat unpeeled and store refrigerated. You can store leftover unpeeled eggs in the fridge for up to 1 week. Keeping the peel on keeps them fresher longer.
Ways to use steamed hard boiled eggs
The best way to eat steamed hard boiled eggs, in our opinion? Plain with salt! We’ve been adding them to our 4-year-old’s lunch box and he loves them. But if you want to get fancy, here are a few more recipes that feature hard boiled eggs:
Egg salad: Add them to Classic Egg SaladSandwich: Opt for an Egg Salad Sandwich or Tuna Salad with EggSalads: Try classic Nicoise Salad or Vegetarian Cobb SaladDeviled: Make a batch of Easy Deviled Eggs
This steamed hard boiled eggs recipe is…
Vegetarian and gluten-free. 5 from 3 reviews
