How to Cook Perfect Eggs — Every Style, Every Time
The difference between a perfect egg and a sad one is usually a minute or two. Here are the exact timings for every style — plus why fresh eggs matter.
Start with fresh eggs
Fresh eggs hold their shape better and taste cleaner. QL Omega-3 & DHA Eggs are farm-fresh and enriched with omega-3 and DHA — a good everyday egg.
Boiled eggs (from boiling water)
- Soft, runny yolk: 6 minutes.
- Jammy, custardy yolk: 7–8 minutes.
- Hard-boiled: 10–11 minutes.
Lower eggs in gently, then plunge into cold water when done to stop cooking and make peeling easy.
Poached & scrambled
- Poached: simmering (not boiling) water, a splash of vinegar, swirl, slide the egg in, 3 minutes.
- Creamy scrambled: low heat, stir constantly, take them off while still slightly wet — they finish in the pan.
Fried, your way
Sunny-side up on low heat for a soft yolk; crispy-edged mamak-style on high heat with a little more oil. Where to buy: order QL Eggs from OmniCart — same-day grocery delivery in KL & PJ.
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