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The secret to a perfectly boiled egg

2025/2/24
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@Jeff : 我今天要和大家分享一个煮鸡蛋的完美方法,这是意大利六位科学家研究出来的成果。传统的煮鸡蛋方法通常会导致蛋黄过度烹调,从而损失营养,而且蛋清和蛋黄的理想烹饪温度不同,蛋清需要85摄氏度,而蛋黄只需要65摄氏度。科学家们发现,将鸡蛋在沸水(100摄氏度)和温水(30摄氏度)之间交替浸泡,每次两分钟,共进行八个循环(总共32分钟),可以使蛋清和蛋黄分别达到最佳烹饪温度,从而得到蛋黄柔软、蛋清凝固但不过老的完美水煮蛋,并且最大程度地保留营养。这种方法虽然能煮出完美的鸡蛋,但是需要持续的关注,而且鸡蛋也更难剥壳。对我个人而言,我宁愿选择传统方法,虽然蛋黄会略微过熟,但胜在省时省力,而且剥壳更容易。

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This chapter explores the scientific method for perfectly boiling an egg, involving alternating between hot and warm water to achieve a firm white and a soft yolk while preserving nutrients. The process takes 32 minutes and involves a precise temperature control.
  • Alternating between hot (100°C) and warm (30°C) water for 32 minutes (8 cycles of 2 minutes each) is ideal.
  • This method helps preserve nutrients and achieve the perfect texture.
  • The yolk is cooked at around 65°C and the white at 85°C.

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Today's story: Scientists have discovered the ideal way to boil an egg, ensuring a perfectly firm white and a soft, nutrient-rich yolk. The secret? Alternating the egg between boiling and warm water for 32 minutes. This method preserves nutrients and improves texture—but it requires patience and precision.

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