Hard-boiled eggs
Description
A tasty appetizer for any gathering. The white of a hard-boiled egg should be tender, and the yolk firm. Hard-boiled eggs take 8–10 minutes to cook from the moment the water comes to a boil. With longer cooking, the egg white becomes too firm, and the yolk loses its bright yellow color. Preparation: Wash the eggs and place them in a saucepan. The saucepan should not be too large. Cover the eggs with cold water so it completely covers them. Add a little salt to the water — it will protect the eggshells from cracking during cooking and will also raise the boiling point of the water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Then reduce the heat to medium and cook the eggs for 8–10 minutes. When the eggs are done, remove the saucepan from the heat and run cold water over them for a few minutes. This will stop the cooking and also make peeling the shells easier. The appetizer is ready. Serve immediately.