Steamed boiled eggs, soft, medium or hard

Start the eggs in already boiling water or steam, never in cold water brought up to a boil, so the proteins set fast and pull away from the shell membrane.

Bring about an inch of water to a boil in a pan, gently lower the eggs in on a steamer tray and cover.

Cook 4 to 5 minutes for soft-boiled eggs.

Cook 7 minutes for medium.

Cook 11 to 13 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.