How to Steam Eggs in a Rice Cooker

So far, from rice cookers to stoves, to electric cookers, If you wanna things easy and you have a rice cooker at home, you can just use your rice cooker for less-mess and remember to not make a fuss of it. Steaming eggs in a rice cooker is arguably one of the most convenient, fool-proof ways to get perfectly cooked eggs — every single time! Plus, the cleanup is minimal. So lets get into everything you need to know to start.

There are a few reasons why cooking eggs in a rice cooker is revolutionary:

No-Watch Pot Cooking: You can set it and walk away choosing not to hover over a pot.

Reliable: Steaming provides you with the most consistent heat, so you are more likely to get an accurate final texture (soft-boiled or hardboiled)

Fewer Pots to Clean: By cooking eggs straight in a rice cooker, we actually reduced the number of pots used and thus some of the clean-up.

Here are the few simple steps to get you the best ever steamed eggs:

• Add Water: Add 1 to 1.5 inches of water to the insert of your rice cooker. That will generate the steam to cook the eggs.
• Add the Steamer Tray: Place the steamer tray into the rice cooker. If your rice cooker does not have, you can make a small rack or improvised stand for the eggs above the water.

After that, look at the water and then take the eggs and put them on a tray. Place them in a single layer to cook properly. If you have more than one layer, you might want to adjust the cooking time by a minute or two.

• Choose the Cooking Setting: Set your rice cooker to the “Cook” setting. This will begin producing steam that will cook the eggs.
• Put the Lid of the Rice Cooker: Cover with the lid to hold the vapor

Take note the steam eggs are different time based on the egg yolk requirement:

• Soft coddled eggs: Steam for 6-8 minutes for an even softer yolk.
• Medium-boiled eggs: Steam for 10 to 12 minutes for a firmer, but still soft-centered yolk.
• How to Make Hard-Boiled Eggs: Steam for 13-15 minutes for fully cooked yolks.

Note: If you adjust the size of your batch or stack the eggs, you may need to add a minute or two to the time for full cooking.

While the eggs are steaming, fill a big bowl with ice and cold water. An ice bath that will halt the cooking process right away and will help with peeling.

When the steaming time is up, with a slotted spoon, move the eggs from your rice cooker to the ice water. Leave the eggs to cool in the ice bath for about 5 to 10 minutes. This will make sure they are cool to the touch and can easily be peeled.

When cooled down, crack them all around and peel them under running water so the shell will come off more easily. Now your steamed eggs are ready to eat!

Now there are certain benefits to this method than the traditional boiling:

• Milder Heating: The steam takes longer to warm the eggs, so the whites turn out tender, not rubbery.
• Peels Off Easier: Steamed eggs are often easier to peel without the whites breaking
• Temperature Control: As rice cookers hold the steaming temperature stable, you always get the same result.

Problem: Hard to Peel Boiled Eggs

Solution: Fresh eggs tend to be more difficult to peel. Use eggs that are at least a week old as they are much easier to peel.

Problem: The Eggs Are Not Cooked Properly

Solution: The solution is to modify when you put in the egg according to how strong your rice cooker is and what size egg you are using. To get the timing just right for future batches, test out one egg.

• Allow Eggs to Come to Room Temperature: Let the eggs come to room temperature before steaming. It can help reduce the likelihood of cracking.
• Optional: Add Salt or Vinegar: If you like peeling your eggs to be even easier you can add a small amount of salt or vinegar to the water.
• Try Timing It a little Differently: This of course depends on the rice cooker you are using, as power levels can change just like that. When you discover your sweet spot, record it for future reference.

Cooking Hack: How To Steam Egg In Rice Cooker — Steaming eggs in a rice cooker is another easy and diverse approach to plan eggs. This method serves you quick and reliable results, that are perfect for prepping breakfast or meal-prepping yourself for the week. Go ahead and enjoy your hands-free, low-effort tube eggs!

Place eggs directly into the rice cooker’s inner pot and add enough water to cover them by about an inch. Close the lid, set the cooker to the “Cook” setting, and let the eggs boil for approximately 15–20 minutes, depending on desired doneness.

For soft-boiled eggs, steam for about 8 minutes; for medium-boiled, steam for 11 minutes; and for hard-boiled, steam for 13 minutes. Adjust times based on your rice cooker’s performance and egg size.