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Hard Boiled Eggs / Jajka na Twardo

Hard-boiled eggs are delicious not only for a sandwich, but also as an addition to salads, egg paste, or even for stuffing meats. These are just a few ideas on how to use a hard-boiled egg. There are many more culinary variations with hard-boiled eggs.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Polish
Servings: 2
Calories: 63kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs

Instructions

  • How long to cook hard-boiled eggs? The size of the egg matters.
    Small (up to 5 cm in length) – 8 minutes
    Medium (about 6 cm in length) – 9 minutes
    Large (about 7 cm in length) – 10 minutes
  • How do you know if an egg is fresh without breaking it?
    Just dip raw eggs in a bowl of cold water. Fresh eggs will sink to the bottom, while those less fresh will float to the surface.
  • How to cook perfect eggs?
    Pour water into the pot and lightly salt it. Place the eggs in a pot when the water is still cold. From the moment the water boils, wait as many minutes as your eggs need, depending on their size. Never cook eggs for more than 10 minutes. Eggs should not jump because there is a risk that they will crack. Pour the eggs with cold tap water to stop the cooking process.
    Do not leave unpeeled eggs in cold water for more than a few minutes. You may have problem with peeling them again. Perfectly peeled and undamaged eggs look beautiful when we plan to serve them on the table and serve stuffed eggs.
  • HINT: You know that you have overcooked your eggs when after cutting the egg, the yellow is more powdery and darker and gray-greenish border is outlined around the yolk.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 2 eggs
Servings: 2
Amount per serving  
Calories 63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1.4g 7%
Cholesterol 164mg 55%
Sodium 62mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 0.3g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 0.3g  
Protein 5.5g  
Vitamin D 15mcg 77%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 59mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories per day is used for general nutrition advice.