Use a steamer to cook eggs, instead of boiling them. A steamer requires less water, and the eggs rest above the boiling water. Be sure to chill the eggs afterwards. This stops the cooking and makes the shell easier to remove.
- Bring a small amount of water in steamer up to boil, then reduce temperature to medium.
- Add one or more eggs to the steamer, cover, and let cook.
- While the eggs are steaming, fill a cup with water, and let chill in the freezer. Leave enough space for the eggs to be added.
- When the eggs are done, remove the cup from the freezer, and use tongs to place the eggs into the chilled water.
- Let the eggs cool for a minute or two, then remove them and deshell them.
The eggs should be almost completely hard “boiled” in about 12 minutes.
If in a hurry, slice the eggs and garnish them with fresh grated nutmeg. Use any leftover water in the steamer to cook vegetables.
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