How to Cook an Egg

Here are seven step-by-step guide to cook eggs:

Methods:

1. Scrambled Egg
2. Over-Easy Egg
3. Over-Medium Egg
4. Over-Hard Egg
5. Hard-Boiled Egg
6. Poached Egg
7. Soft-Boiled Egg

Choose your preferred method:

Method 1: Scrambled Egg

• Crack 1-2 eggs into a bowl and whisk them together with a fork. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
• Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter or oil.
• Once the butter has melted, pour in the egg mixture.
• Let it cook for about 30 seconds until the edges start to set.
• Use a spatula to gently scramble the eggs until they’re cooked through.
• Serve hot.

Method 2: Over-Easy Egg

• Crack 1 egg into a non-stick pan or skillet coated with butter or oil over medium heat.
• Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny.
• Flip the egg over and cook for another 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the yolks are cooked to your desired doneness.
• Serve hot.

Method 3: Over-Medium Egg

• Follow the same steps as Method 2, but cook the egg for an additional 1-2 minutes on the second side, until the yolks are slightly firmer.

Method 4: Over-Hard Egg

• Follow the same steps as Method 2, but flip the egg over and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on the second side, until the yolks are fully set and the whites are cooked through.

Method 5: Hard-Boiled Egg

• Place 1-6 eggs in a single layer at the bottom of a saucepan or pot.
• Add enough cold water to cover the eggs by about an inch.
• Bring the water to a boil, then cover the pan and remove from heat.
• Let it sit for 12-15 minutes for large eggs.
• Drain the hot water and rinse with cold water.
• Peel and serve.

Method 6: Poached Egg

• Bring a pot of water to a simmer (not boiling).
• Crack 1 egg into a small bowl or ramekin.
• Reduce the water to a gentle simmer and create a whirlpool in the water by stirring it in one direction with a spoon.
• Gently pour the egg into the center of the whirlpool.
• Cook for about 3-5 minutes, until the whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your desired doneness.
• Use a slotted spoon to remove the egg from the water.

Method 7: Soft-Boiled Egg

• Follow the same steps as Method 5, but cook the eggs for 6-7 minutes instead of 12-15 minutes.

That’s it! You now know how to cook an egg in various ways.