Serene wrote on 05 May 2005 in rec.food.cooking

> Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
>
> > Notice how they say "hard-cooked eggs"? Don't boil them. Put
> > the eggs in a non-reactive saucepan, cover with at least a
> > couple inches of cold water. Bring to boil, covered, then
> > remove from heat and let stand (covered) for about 18 minutes.
>
> I do 12 minutes, and they come out perfectly. When I've
> accidentally left them longer, sometimes they overcook and the
> yolks turn green.
>
> serene

Google the thread on steamed eggs

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