“Hey, Mom, what’s for lunch?” asks your child.
“Boiled eggs and toast,” you offer.
“Eeuuu, those green old things,” he responds with disgust.
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Have you ever had such an exchange? Why do some boiled eggs look white with a greenish yolk? There is a reason and it can be avoided.
The overcooking of the egg causes the yolks to discolor.
Here is a great way to avoid the “green eggs”.
- Place the eggs in a kettle.
- Add water. The water level should reach about one-inch above the eggs.
- Cook to boiling.
- Turn off the burner and set the kettle of eggs on a cool burner to rest for 15 minutes.
- Peel eggs when cool enough to handle.
The yolks will be a cheerful yellow color. Try this little trick. It may revive your relationship to boiled eggs.
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