What spices to add to noodles?

A few seasonings like cinnamon, star anise, white pepper, red chile flakes, curry powder or even cumin will add some depth and make instant ramen taste more authentic. There’s no right or wrong here, just use what you like and don’t be afraid to mix.

Which end of an egg do you pierce before boiling?

First, prick the large end of a fresh egg with a thumb tack. You only want to penetrate the shell, and not go all the way through the egg. Remember that the air cell is situated at the large end, so you’re less likely to pierce the albumen this way.

How long do you boil an egg for hard?

Place eggs in a medium pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, then cover the pot and turn the heat off. Let the eggs cook, covered, for 9 to 12 minutes, depending on your desired done-ness (see photo). Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water and chill for 14 minutes.

Can I boil cold eggs?

Place 6 cold large eggs in a medium saucepan and fill with cold water, covering the eggs by an inch. Bring the water to a rolling boil. Place the pan over high heat and bring the water to a full, rolling boil uncovered.

How do you boil eggs step by step?

Four Steps to Perfect Hard Boiled or Soft Boiled Eggs:

Place eggs in a saucepan or pot and cover with cold water.
Put pan over high heat and bring water to a rolling boil. Remove pan from heat and cover.
Let the eggs stand in the hot water for 4 to 12 minutes, depending on how firm or set you want the yolks to be.

How do you tell if hard boiled eggs are done?

Spinning the egg is an easy and quick way to check if it is done boiling. Put the egg on its side on a flat surface and spin it. Boiled eggs will easily and quickly spin around, but uncooked eggs will wobble at first and then slowly spin. The remaining liquid inside them prevents them from spinning right away.

How do you tell if an egg is boiled without cracking it?

Tip: Just place the egg on a hard surface, like the counter, and spin it like a top. As it’s spinning, grab it with your fingers ever-so-briefly and immediately let go. If it keeps spinning, it’s raw. If it stops dead, it’s boiled.

How long do you leave hard boiled eggs in ice water?

Set a timer for 13 minutes. While the eggs boil, fill a big bowl with ice water. This ice bath will stop the eggs from cooking when you remove them from the water. When the timer goes off, kill the heat and immediately move the hard-cooked eggs from the boiling water—a slotted spoon strikes again!