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L'OCAbulary Guide To The Perfect Yolk
Tick-tock! Every minute in the boiling water transforms an egg's texture.
Let's take a look at what to expect in real-time...
1 min read
L'OCA
Cooking Instructions Simplified
- Cover eggs with cold water
- Bring pot to a boil
- Remove from the heat
- Cover
- Start the timer according to your desired doneness
Doneness Times
From soft and spreadable to satisfyingly firm, here’s a visual guide to boiling an egg-cellent protein-packed powerhouse, just the way you want it, every single time!
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3 Minutes
Yolk: Runny
White: Almost set
![](https://loca-assets.imgix.net/images/Articles-images/LOCAbulary-Pictures/Egg-Yolks/Boiled-Egg-5-min.png?auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint%2Centropy&q=50&ixlib=react-9.8.1)
5 Minutes
Yolk: Gooey
White: Firm set
![](https://loca-assets.imgix.net/images/Articles-images/LOCAbulary-Pictures/Egg-Yolks/Boiled-Egg-7-min.png?auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint%2Centropy&q=50&ixlib=react-9.8.1)
7 Minutes
Yolk: Fully set, but still 'jammy'
White: Firm
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9 Minutes
Yolk: Firm, pale, and just a bit soft in the centre
White: Firm
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11 Minutes
Yolk: Fully-cooked
White: Firm
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13 Minutes
Yolk: Very firm
White: Extra firm
Store unpeeled hard-boiled eggs in the refrigerator for up to one week.
To peel, tap your egg gently around its centre, then under running cool water, peel away the shell.