Learn all the tips and tricks that will help you to cook perfect boiled quail eggs at home. See how you can boil quail eggs on the stove and in the microwave. I can’t stress enough the amount of benefits for health that you can get from quail eggs. Quail eggs are packed with protein, vitamins (Vitamin A (10%), Vitamin D (13%), Vitamin B-6 (10%)), and minerals (Calcium, Iron among other things).
They are perfect to have for breakfast. Serve about 3-4 quail eggs to a person as a portion. Use them for making a nutritious snack or an appetizer. You can use boiled quail eggs to make canapes or add them to salads. It is the ingredient that makes any meal something extra. Compared to the taste of a chicken egg, you give the dish a more pronounced flavor with its sophisticated unique taste.
However, the boiling process for quail eggs is the same as for chicken eggs but with one difference – boiling time. If you want to know how you can boil perfect quail eggs, check out the recipe below.
How long to boil quail eggs?
As you can see, the main difference between a chicken egg and a quail egg is their size. And it is the main thing that will influence the differences in the boiling times chart. Here is information on how long it will take you to boil quail eggs depending on the state of yolk that you want:
- How long to cook soft quails eggs? If you want to have a soft yolk (more on the runny side), cook quail eggs for 1-2 minutes after the water boils in the pot.
- How long do you cook hard-boiled eggs? You need to cook quail eggs in boiling water for 3-4 minutes if your cooking process started from cold water and 5 minutes if you added quail eggs to already boiling water.
- How long do you microwave quail eggs? Microwave quail eggs for 3 minutes in a bowl with water.
Now, let’s have a look at all the boiling techniques that you can use for cooking quail eggs. I try to include all the peculiar features of every method.
Boiled Quail Eggs Recipe
Do not be afraid of cooking quail eggs. The process is as easy as it sounds. You just add ingredients to the pot and boil them. Simply keep in mind that there are some peculiarities unique to cooking quail eggs.
Ingredients: 6-8 quail eggs; 0.5 l water; ½ tbsp. salt.
If you have boiled average chicken eggs before, then you already know how to boil quail eggs. Here is the easiest way to cook quail eggs on the stove:
- Rinse quail eggs under cold running water one by one or in a colander.
- Place eggs in a saucepan; cover them with cold water (at least one inch above eggs).
- Add salt (½ of a tablespoon). Do not skip this step, as it will prevent eggs from cracking.
- Put a pot with water on the stove. Let the water boil on the high heat, then reduce it low. Water in the pot should simmer actively.
- Cook quail eggs for 1-2 minutes to get a soft yolk and 3-4 minutes for a hard-boiled yolk.
- Turn off the heat and set the pot aside. Transfer boiled quail eggs into a bowl with cold water. It won’t hurt if you add ice cubes in there.
- Leave them in a cold bath for 3-5 minutes, and then proceed to peel. Enjoy in a salad or as a snack!
How to boil quail eggs from boiling water? Put a deep saucepan with cold water on the stove and wait until the water boils. Add salt (at least ½ of a tablespoon for 7 eggs). Lower eggs to boiling water with a tablespoon. If you want soft-boiled eggs with a runny yolk, cook them for 2 minutes. If you want hard-boiled eggs, let them simmer for 5 minutes. End cooking process of eggs in a cold bath.
Hard-Boiled Quail Eggs Recipe
Ingredients
- 6-8 quail eggs
- 500 ml water
- ½ tbsp salt
Instructions
- Rinse quail eggs under cold running water one by one or in a colander.
- Place eggs in a saucepan; cover them with cold water (at least one inch above eggs).
- Add salt (½ of a tablespoon). Do not skip this step, as it will prevent eggs from cracking.
- Put a pot with water on the stove. Let the water boil on the high heat, then reduce it low. Water in the pot should simmer actively.
- Cook quail eggs for 1-2 minutes to get a soft yolk and 3-4 minutes for a hard-boiled yolk.
- Turn off the heat and set the pot aside. Transfer boiled quail eggs into a bowl with cold water. It won’t hurt if you add ice cubes in there.
- Leave them in a cold bath for 3-5 minutes, and then proceed to peel. Enjoy in a salad or as a snack!
Notes
How to cook quail eggs in microwave
The easiest way to cook eggs for me is by boiling them on the stove in a pot. However, if you have no opportunity to boil them in water for any possible reason, you can use the microwave for the purpose. The process is easy, and as a result, you get a tasty snack in just 3 minutes:
- Take a deep bowl, place eggs inside of it, and cover them with cold water. Bear in mind that eggs should fully be submerged in water. Add a tablespoon of salt.
- Microwave quail eggs for three minutes on medium power (it is around 500 watts).
- Be careful, as the bowl will be very hot after microwaving. Transfer eggs from hot water to a bowl with cold water. The method prevents quail eggs from overcooking. Besides, the eggs will cool down much faster.
Kids just adore boiled quail eggs. So, if you have any trouble with incorporating eggs into your child’s diet, you’d better start with boiled quail eggs. On top of sandwiches, in salads and canapes. You can find your way.
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