Simple Tip: Perfect Boiled Eggs Every Time - Assalamu alaikum

Assalamu alaikum - here’s a straightforward, no-fuss way I use to make boiled eggs that come out easy to peel and just how I like them. Step 1: Fill a pot with cold water. Step 2: Put the pot on the stove and bring it up to a boil on high heat. Step 3: Take the eggs out of the fridge. Step 4: Once the water is boiling, lower the heat to low-medium so you can still see a few bubbles. Step 5: Gently place the eggs into the pot. I use a ladle so they don’t crack when they hit the bottom. You can tell the heat is right if the eggs sit on the bottom and make a soft rocking sound. Step 6: Set a timer depending on how you like the yolk (times are approximate): - 7:00 - very soft - 7:30 - soft yolk - 8:00 - jammy - 9:00 or more - hard Step 7: Prepare another bowl (medium to large depending on how many eggs) and fill it with very cold water. Tap water cold enough usually works; some people add ice. Step 8: When the timer’s up, lift the eggs out with the ladle and immediately put them into the cold water bath. Keep cold water running or refresh the water for the first few minutes so it stays cold - that cold shock makes peeling much easier. Step 9: Let the eggs sit in the cold water for a few minutes. Step 10: Ready to peel. I tap the egg gently all over on the counter so the shell is cracked and comes off without taking chunks of the egg white. Why I like this: I was tired of overly complicated methods (lemon juice, baking soda, air fryers, etc.), so I stick with this simple approach. No special gadgets needed. For small batches like 3–4 eggs this is quick and easy; for large batches an Instant Pot can help but isn’t necessary. Quick tips: - Use a pot size that fits the number of eggs - don’t crowd the bottom. - Timings vary by stove type. I use induction so my lowered setting is consistent; gas or coil stoves can behave differently. - I sometimes let the eggs sit at room temp for a few minutes before boiling because the sudden cold-to-hot change can make them crack for me. - The key is keeping the cooling water really cold so the shells peel off easily. Try it and tell me how it turns out - barakallahu feek for reading!