Medium Egg Timer
Free medium boiled egg timer. 9 minutes for a slightly soft center with a mostly firm yolk. Great for salads and snacking.
🥚 Medium: Lower eggs into boiling water, click Start, and wait for the chime. Transfer to an ice bath immediately when done. Result: mostly firm, slightly soft center.
About medium eggs
Medium-boiled eggs cook for 8 minutes. Yolk is set but still bright orange/yellow with a slightly creamy center. The 'in-between' egg.
Benefits
- ·Sets yolk but keeps creamy center
- ·Easier to handle than jammy or soft
- ·Good for transport (lunchboxes)
- ·Salt-and-pepper preparation classic
- ·Forgiving timing window
How it works
Boil water. Lower in egg. 8 minutes. Ice bath 2 min. Peel. The yolk should be fully set but vibrantly orange — not the gray-green of overcooked.
Most "boiled egg" recipes default to 8-9 min, achieving this medium texture. Common in Chinese cooking (tea eggs), salads (Cobb, Niçoise).
Who uses medium eggs
Lunchbox packers, salad makers, anyone wanting a forgiving boiled egg without runny yolk.
Medium Egg Timer
Free medium boiled egg timer. 9 minutes for a slightly soft center with a mostly firm yolk. Great for salads and snacking.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a medium egg actually look like inside?
A medium-boiled egg has fully set white and partially set yolk — outer yolk firm, center still slightly soft. The yolk feels like a moist, dense cake. 9 minutes is the classic British "mum's egg" texture and works well for niçoise-salad eggs and many curry pairings.
Why is a 9-minute medium egg sometimes called "perfect"?
9-minute medium eggs are the British classic — the yolk is set on the outside but cake-like in the center, neither runny nor crumbly. James Beard called this the "civilized boiled egg." Pairs well with tinned anchovies and toast.
How do I peel a medium egg without tearing the white?
Ice bath for 2 minutes after cooking. Then crack the shell all over by gently rolling on a hard surface. Peel from the wide end (where the air pocket is) under cold running water. Older eggs (1-2 weeks) peel more easily than fresh ones — the membrane has had time to separate from the shell.
Can I cook medium eggs ahead and reheat?
Jammy and medium eggs hold up reasonably well — peel after the ice bath, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat without overcooking, dip in 70°C water for 30-60 seconds. Cold from the fridge works for grain bowls and salads.