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Perfect Boiled Eggs

完美水煮蛋wán měi shuǐ zhǔ dàn

Time
35 min
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
86 kcal
Yield
1 serving

These eggs are made using a scientifically developed cyclic boiling method, resulting in a dense, silky yolk and evenly set white with distinct textural layers. This method retains more nutrients, with 23% higher polyphenol content than traditional boiling, and is rich in protein.这是一道通过科学家研发的循环水煮法制成的鸡蛋,蛋黄绵密细腻,蛋白均匀凝固,口感层次分明。它保留了更多营养素,多酚含量比传统煮法高 23%,蛋白质丰富。

Perfect Boiled Eggs

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Perfect Boiled Eggs — ingredients and steps overview

Method7 steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Temperature-Controlled Water Baths

    准备温控水浴

    Prepare two pots of water: Pot A maintained at Boiling water (100°C), Pot B maintained at Warm water (30°C)

    准备两锅水:A 锅维持 100°C 沸水,B 锅维持 30°C 温水

    5 min

    • An induction cooker or precise temperature-control device is recommended to maintain stable water temperatures建议使用电磁炉或精准控温设备维持水温稳定
    Step 1: Prepare the Temperature-Controlled Water Baths
  2. 2

    Submerge and Start Timing

    入锅计时

    Use a slotted spoon to carefully place the eggs into Pot A, and start the timer at the same time

    用漏勺将鸡蛋小心放入 A 锅,同时启动定时器

    10 sec

    • Move gently to avoid cracking the shells against the bottom of the pot动作需轻柔,避免蛋壳撞击锅底破裂
    Step 2: Submerge and Start Timing
  3. 3

    Cyclic Transfer

    循环转移操作

    Every 2 minutes, precisely transfer the eggs between the two pots using a slotted spoon (from Pot A to Pot B, or from Pot B to Pot A)

    精准每 2 分钟将鸡蛋通过漏勺转移至另一锅水中(A锅移至B锅,或B锅移至A锅)

    2 min

    • Transfer as quickly as possible to minimize heat loss in the air转移过程应尽可能迅速,减少在空气中的热量损失
    Step 3: Cyclic Transfer
  4. 4

    Repeat the Cycle

    重复循环

    Repeat the transfer operation 16 times in total, for a total duration of 32 minutes

    重复上述转移操作共 16 次,总计操作时长为 32 分钟

    30 min

    • This step is key to achieving layered coagulation of the egg white; timing must be strictly followed此步骤是实现蛋白分层凝固的关键,需严格遵守时间
    Step 4: Repeat the Cycle
  5. 5

    Final Rest

    末次静置

    After the final transfer, leave the eggs in Pot B (Warm water (30°C)) for 30 seconds

    最后一次转移后,将鸡蛋留在 B 锅(30°C 温水)中静置 30 秒

    30 sec

    • Ensure the final step transitions smoothly in the low-temperature pot确保最后一步在低温锅中平稳过渡
    Step 5: Final Rest
  6. 6

    Ice Bath to Stop Cooking

    冰浴终止加热

    Immediately place the eggs into Ice water at 0°C for 30 seconds to fully stop residual heat cooking

    立即将鸡蛋放入 0 摄氏度的冰水中,维持 30 秒以彻底终止余热烹饪

    30 sec

    • The ice bath causes the egg white to contract quickly, making peeling easier冰浴能让蛋白迅速收缩,更有利于剥壳
    Step 6: Ice Bath to Stop Cooking
  7. 7

    Careful Peeling

    精细剥壳

    When peeling, start from the blunt end at the air cell and peel the membrane along the longitudinal axis

    剥壳时从钝端气室处开始,沿纵轴剥离蛋膜

    1 min

    • Starting from the air cell best preserves the smoothness of the egg white surface从气室处开始剥离可以最大程度保护蛋白表面的光滑
    Step 7: Careful Peeling

Extra tips

  • Key parameter: The yolk center temperature must be controlled at 67±1°C to achieve a silky texture关键参数:蛋黄中心温度需控制在 67±1°C 以达到绵密口感
  • Egg white layered temperature gradient: outer layer 100°C→87°C, middle layer 87°C→55°C, inner layer 55°C→30°C蛋白分层温度梯度:外层 100°C→87°C,中层 87°C→55°C,内层 55°C→30°C
  • Nutritional advantage: This scientific boiling method yields 23% higher polyphenol content than traditional boiling营养优势:该科学煮法下的多酚含量比传统煮法高 23%
  • This recipe is relatively difficult; you must monitor the timer throughout and execute transfers precisely制作难度较高,需全程关注定时器并精准执行转移操作

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