Preparation method

Poaching eggs seems simple, but it is very knowledgeable. If cooked improperly, the nutritional content of eggs will be destroyed. Three steps for boiling eggs:

Wash the fresh eggs, soak them in a pot of water for one minute, and then bring to a boil over low heat. This is to prevent the eggshells from bursting during cooking.

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Various boiled eggs

After the eggs are boiled over low heat, then switch to warm fire and continue to cook for 3-3 seconds according to personal taste. Just 7 minutes.

It is not necessary to take out the hard-boiled eggs immediately. Take them out after 1 to 2 minutes, or put them in boiling or cold water to cool down for half a minute. This will make them easier to peel. [1]

Making Tips

Do you think boiling eggs is particularly easy? Boiling water eggs for a while is OK. Is this really the case? In fact, there are some tips for boiling eggs.

1. Soak in water

Before boiling eggs, it is best to soak them in cold water for a while. When starting to cook, the water must cover the eggs, otherwise the boiled eggs will not only be unevenly cooked, affecting the taste, but the yolk will also move out of the center and toward the shell. Soak the eggs in cold water for a while to reduce the air pressure inside the eggs; then put them in a pot of cold water and boil them so that the eggshells are less likely to break.

2. Firepower

If you use a high fire when boiling eggs, it will easily cause the air in the eggshell to expand rapidly and cause the eggshell to burst; if you use a low fire, it will prolong the time of boiling the eggs. , and it is not easy to grasp the tenderness of eggs. Practice has proven that medium heat is the most suitable for boiling eggs.

3. Time

After determining the firepower, as long as you accurately grasp the egg boiling time, you can control the tenderness of the eggs as you like.

For example, to boil soft eggs, boil the water for 3 minutes. At this time, the egg white is solidified and the yolk is still fluid; to boil soft eggs, boil the water for 5 minutes. At this time, the egg white is After solidification, the egg yolk will be thick liquid, soft and smooth; when boiling hard eggs, boil the water for 7 minutes. At this time, the egg white will solidify and the egg yolk will be dry. If the cooking time exceeds 10 minutes, the egg white will become firm, affecting the taste, but it will not cause any loss of nutrients.

Nutritional value

The amino acid ratio of egg protein is very suitable for the physiological needs of the human body, and it is easily absorbed by the body and has high nutritional value. In addition, eggs are high in calcium, phosphorus, iron and vitamin A, and are also rich in B vitamins. They also contain many other vitamins and trace elements necessary for the human body. They are ideal for children, the elderly, pregnant women, and patients with hepatitis, tuberculosis, and anemia. A good supplement for patients recovering from surgery. The lecithin, triglycerides, cholesterol and vitellin in egg yolk play an important role in the development of the nervous system and body, and can delay the mental decline of the elderly. Lecithin is regarded by medical experts as the nemesis of Alzheimer's disease. Moderate consumption of eggs can also prevent and treat atherosclerosis. The protein in eggs has a repairing effect on liver tissue damage. Eating eggs in moderation is one of the experiences of many longevity people in extending their lives.

There are many ways to eat eggs. In terms of nutrient absorption and digestibility, boiled eggs are 98%, scrambled eggs are 97%, tender fried eggs are 98%, deep fried eggs are 81.1%, and eggs mixed with boiling water and milk are 98%. 92.5, raw food is 30-50. It can be seen that boiled eggs are the best way to eat them, but you must chew them slowly, otherwise it will affect absorption and digestion. However, for children and the elderly, steamed egg custard and egg drop soup are the most suitable, because these two methods can loosen the protein and make it easily digested and absorbed. The vitamin C content in eggs is not high, so it is best to supplement it with an appropriate amount of vegetables when eating eggs.

However, the cholesterol content in eggs is also high, and the daily intake needs to be controlled. From a nutritional point of view, in order to ensure a balanced diet and meet the needs of the body without causing excessive nutrition, it is generally appropriate for the elderly to eat one egg a day. Young and middle-aged people, those engaged in mental work or light physical work, can eat 2 eggs a day; those engaged in heavy physical work, which consumes more nutrients, can eat 2 eggs a day; teenagers and children can also eat 2 eggs a day due to their long bodies and fast metabolism. Eat two eggs.

Pregnant women, parturient women, wet nurses, weak people, and patients recovering from major surgery need to increase their intake of high-quality protein. They can eat 3-4 eggs a day, but not too much.