![]() ![]() It has two stackable steaming trays that have divots for holding eggs upright. ![]() If you like the idea of an appliance that will make egg-cooking foolproof, but don’t like the idea of a gadget that has only one use, you might like this food steamer. ![]() Hamilton Beach's Digital Steamer Saves Time and Money All parts, except the heating plate, are dishwasher-safe, though a quick cleaning by hand with a soapy sponge is really all it takes. While some eggs did inevitably crack while cooking (this is common with egg makers in general), the minor splatters are easy to clean. Just like our best overall pick, the amount of water you add to the maker indicates how long it needs to cook the included measuring cup indicates how much you need to use for each doneness. The audible indicator is another helpful feature that keeps you from having to constantly check for the indicator light to know when your eggs are ready, and you don't even have to set a timer. While we noticed some slight inconsistencies in texture (but not in taste) when poaching multiple eggs, hard-boiled eggs turned out perfectly and tasted delicious. It’s simple to use, and all the non-electronic parts are okay to toss in the dishwasher.Īpart from the budget price, we liked how intuitive this was to use and clean, and how delicious the eggs turned out. The device comes with a poaching tray, measuring cup, omelet tray, and six-egg holding tray. It lets you make up to six hard-, medium-, or soft-boiled eggs, plus individual omelets, two poached eggs, or scrambled eggs. If you’re looking for an egg cooker that won’t cost a lot but still gives you quality performance, consider this one from Dash. Hovering around $40, this is a pretty low-maintenance option that delivers great results, as long as you're not primarily using it to make omelets. The heating plate can be wiped with a damp cloth. As far as cleaning goes, all removable parts can be washed in hot, soapy water or on the top rack of the dishwasher. This also comes with a piercing pin to poke a small hole in the eggshell for easier peeling. There’s a simple on/off switch and a blue LED light, audible alert, and standby mode to help keep the eggs from overcooking. The cooking time is controlled by the amount of water added, using the included measuring cup. It took about 15 minutes to cook this two-egg omelet and 9.5 minutes to poach one egg (this is normal for up to four eggs). ![]() However, we felt that any more than two eggs likely would have overflowed the tray when cooking, as the contents of two were cutting it close-and you likely won't be able to add toppings, either, without things spilling over. The Egg Central also includes removable trays so you can poach four eggs at once or make three-egg omelets. Handles on the side make it easier to lift the lid, but oven mitts are a good idea, since it does get hot during cooking. Today recommends doing this by returning the eggs back to the pot after dumping the boiling water and gently shaking the eggs against the pot, moving it back and forth.īe aware though: when The New York Times tested this, they actually found the ice bath made it harder to peel the eggs.This cooker will steam-cook eggs to hard-, medium-, or soft-boiled and can cook up to 10 eggs at a time in two tiers-a dream if you're preparing deviled eggs for a party or egg salad sandwiches for the family. Peeling them directly from the ice bath instead of storing and peeling later is said to give the best results.Ī quick tip is to crack your eggs before putting them in the ice bath, because the cold water will help the egg whites to separate from the shell a bit. This method is supposed to cool and harden the eggs quickly, making them not only easier to peel but also easier to handle. Many recommend putting your newly hard-boiled eggs in an ice water bath for at least five minutes (and up to 15 minutes). In the New York Times's experiment, linked above, they found that eggs fresh from the farm and eggs from the store peeled with similar ease. Not everyone agrees with this assertion, however. ![]()
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