Can you boil an egg without a stove?

Can you cook an egg in just hot water?

Poaching an egg is bring a pot of water to a simmer, adding 1 tablespoon of white vinegar and cracking up to 2 eggs at a time or depending how big your pot is and cooking it for 4-7 minutes depending how cooked you want your egg. If this is what you mean, then yes you can cook and egg with boiling water.

How long should I boil eggs in microwave?

Instructions

1. Add 2 to 6 eggs in the bottom of a microwave safe bowl.
2. Cover the eggs with water at least 1/2 inch above the eggs.
3. Add a 1/2 teaspoon of salt for each egg such as 1 teaspoon for 2 eggs and 3 teaspoons for 6 eggs.
4. Microwave for 4 minutes for 2 eggs, 5 minutes for 4 eggs, 6 minutes for 6 eggs.

What happens if you put egg in boiling water?

When you drop an egg in boiling water, you heat it up quickly. When you start with cold water, you heat it slowly. And the difference in heating makes a difference in the cooked egg white. An egg white is about 10% protein and 90% water.

How long do I keep eggs in boiling water?

Bring the water to a rapid boil on the stovetop over high heat. Once the water comes to a boil, cover the pan with a lid and remove the pan from the heat. Do not lift the lid. Set a timer for the type of boiled egg you want, from 4 minutes to 12 minutes.

How do you boil small eggs?

Place 12 eggs in the bottom of a large pot and and cover with water 1 inch above the eggs. Bring the water to a boil, gently stirring the eggs several times. As soon as the water boils, remove the pot from the heat, cover, and let the eggs sit for 15 minutes (13 minutes for small eggs or 17 minutes extra large eggs).

How do you know when boiled eggs are done?

If you’re wondering how to tell an egg is hard boiled, set it on the counter and give a quick spin. Once it’s moving, tap your finger on it to stop the spinning. Eggs that are cooked will spin easily and rapidly and stop quickly.