My Boiled Eggs with Sesame Oil
Simple, satisfying boiled eggs with a fragrant sesame oil drizzle.
⏱️ 10 min🍽️ Serves 1
🔥 140 kcal💪 13g protein🍚 1g carbs🥑 10g fatper serving
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Ingredients
- 🥚2 large eggs
- 🌰½ tsp toasted sesame oil
- 🧂1 pinch sea salt
- 🌶️1 pinch black pepper
Pro tips
- Adding a pinch of salt or a teaspoon of vinegar to the boiling water can help prevent cracked eggs from leaking.
- For easier peeling, use eggs that are a few days old rather than super fresh ones.
- Adjust simmering time to achieve your desired yolk consistency, from jammy to firm.
Method
- 1Carefully place eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water by about an inch.
- 2Bring water to a rolling boil over high heat, then immediately reduce heat to low.
- 3Simmer for 6-8 minutes for soft to medium-boiled eggs, or longer for hard-boiled.
- 4Prepare an ice bath by filling a bowl with ice and water.
- 5Once cooked, transfer eggs immediately to the ice bath using a slotted spoon and let cool for 2-3 minutes.
- 6Gently peel the cooled eggs under running water for easier removal of the shell.
- 7Slice eggs in half lengthwise and arrange on a plate.
- 8Drizzle with toasted sesame oil and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper before serving.