Hard Boiled Eggs aka gooey glob of gross

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  • postrockandcats
    postrockandcats Posts: 1,145 Member
    Ok, so my nutritionist insticts tell me I NEED hard boiled eggs. Good protein..yada, yada, yada. My problem is, I can't stand the texture of them. I can deal with the taste, but the texture just reminds me of eating a gooey, smelly glob of grossness. Anyone have any thoughts or ideas to make this better? Thanks!

    I've never found them to be gooey, but that might just be a misunderstanding in how you think of gooey as opposed to how I do. :)

    I actually love the things! I think they're better cold though. Maybe use them in a salad or something?

    ETA- or forgo this preparation altogether. Poached is actually a good method if you don't want to add fat. It's my favorite way to have them, actually. :D
  • sweebum
    sweebum Posts: 1,060 Member
    Grilled chicken, cottage cheese, protein shakes, greek yogurt...all excellent sources of protein.

    Doesn't have to be solely eggs.:wink:
  • PhearlessPhreaks
    PhearlessPhreaks Posts: 890 Member
    Hard boiled eggs aren't gooey...are you thinking soft boiled??
    After they are boiled, you peel the shell and it's gooey. At least to me it is. lol.

    Properly hard-boiled eggs shouldn't be gooey. If they are, they haven't cooked long enough. My trick for a perfectly cooked hardboiled egg is to set the timer for 13 minutes. I place the egg in the water (I don't wait until the water is boiling, put it in there cold) and after 13 minutes, turn the heat off, start cooling things off with running cold water in the pan. I let the egg sit in cold water (changing it, because the heat from the egg warms it) and when the egg is reasonably cool, only then do i peel it. Both the white and the yolk are firm.
  • tubbyelmo
    tubbyelmo Posts: 415 Member
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kitchen-Craft-Microwave-Cookware-Omelette/dp/B001RN5AEU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1355934748&sr=8-1

    I've used this for years at work.

    Scrambled eggs are the easiest thing ever in a microwave (Sshhs, my man is a chef and will shout at me!!) Just whisk up a couple of eggs and a dash of milk in a jug and cook on full power until you see them start to puff up.
  • Tw1zzler
    Tw1zzler Posts: 583
    I you don't like 'em, don't eat 'em.
  • FrenchMob
    FrenchMob Posts: 1,167 Member
    Hard boiled eggs aren't gooey...are you thinking soft boiled??
    After they are boiled, you peel the shell and it's gooey. At least to me it is. lol.
    You're not doing it right.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Hard boiled eggs aren't gooey...are you thinking soft boiled??
    After they are boiled, you peel the shell and it's gooey. At least to me it is. lol.

    What is your definition of "gooey"?
  • jennaworksout
    jennaworksout Posts: 1,739 Member
    I eat 2 every morning because they are easy and fast....don't find them gooey though :indifferent: once water is boiling..boil for 7 minutes perfect and easy to peel.
  • quirkytizzy
    quirkytizzy Posts: 4,052 Member
    For the record, I think hard-boiled eggs are like sulfurous, slimy, super-bounce balls.

    :laugh:
  • FitBeto
    FitBeto Posts: 2,121 Member
    Hard boiled eggs aren't gooey...are you thinking soft boiled??
    After they are boiled, you peel the shell and it's gooey. At least to me it is. lol.

    My eggs have the same texture as boobs. Not gooey just squishy. Mmm squishy.
  • mtiheartmuscle
    mtiheartmuscle Posts: 124
    I know you said you don't like to reheat them but what I do is scramble two eggs with a big handful of baby spinach and some chopped up grilled chicken the night before and then heat it up at work for lunch. I eat this almost every day. Sometimes I'll also put some rice in with all the stuff.

    Thank you for this idea. :flowerforyou:
    Maybe I need to try mixing them with other foods to make the food blend and taste better. I had to do the same with Cottage Cheese. It took me months to figure out how to prepare my cottage cheese where I wouldn't gag while eating it. lol.
  • mtiheartmuscle
    mtiheartmuscle Posts: 124
    Hard boiled eggs aren't gooey...are you thinking soft boiled??
    After they are boiled, you peel the shell and it's gooey. At least to me it is. lol.

    My eggs have the same texture as boobs. Not gooey just squishy. Mmm squishy.

    LOL! :laugh:
  • mtiheartmuscle
    mtiheartmuscle Posts: 124
    Hard boiled eggs aren't gooey...are you thinking soft boiled??
    After they are boiled, you peel the shell and it's gooey. At least to me it is. lol.

    What is your definition of "gooey"?
    Maybe I used the wrong word. I like the mushy boob quote. lol. That's pretty accurate actually.
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    I can't eat eggs either. My brain insists they are poison unless they are in cake. So that's my suggestion to you - Eat more cake.
  • _Elemenopee_
    _Elemenopee_ Posts: 2,665 Member
    I can't eat eggs either. My brain insists they are poison unless they are in cake. So that's my suggestion to you - Eat more cake.

    win-win
  • Jimaudit
    Jimaudit Posts: 275
    We take 2 eggs, a little half and half, a few spices and throw it in the nuker in a glass dish. My 3 y.o. daughter loves them and they are quick and can be prepared the night before (just not cooked).
  • elka67
    elka67 Posts: 268 Member
    Spanish omelette aka tortilla - with potatoes or any type of veg you want inside. Good chilled or reheated.
    Egg fried rice - also cold or reheats well.
  • bizorra
    bizorra Posts: 151 Member
    You can prepare scrambled eggs in a microwave... whisk the egg solo in a ramekin or small bowl and microwave for 30-60 s - trial and error may be required for cooking time.

    I make crustless quiche that reheats quite nicely, and have made mini muffin tin quiches that I freeze and reheat and also turn out quite nice.
  • Trechechus
    Trechechus Posts: 2,819 Member
    Eggs are gross as hell, yet I enjoy them on breakfast sandwiches.
  • _skittybang
    _skittybang Posts: 970 Member
    Easy fix for on the go eggs: Just pop that sucker in the microwave (no need to wrap it as it's in its own casing) on high for 3:00. Shell should just peel right off with no mess/no fuss.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    I don't eat meat, so I cut up a hard-boiled egg to put on my salads for some protein. I don't generally just eat an egg alone, though I do like them that way, too.
  • Pixi_Rex
    Pixi_Rex Posts: 1,676 Member
    Hard boiled eggs aren't gooey...are you thinking soft boiled??
    After they are boiled, you peel the shell and it's gooey. At least to me it is. lol.

    If its gooey you are doing something seriously wrong.
  • SomeoneSomeplace
    SomeoneSomeplace Posts: 1,094 Member
    I feel like you're making "Medium Eggs" are the yolks like kind of a deeper yellow color?

    The best method I've found is to add COLD water to a pot. Add a little salt or baking soda (keeps them from cracking/make them easier to peel), bring to a FULL boil. Turn down the heat and let simmer for an additional 4-5 minutes.Turn off heat and cover. Let stand for another 10-15 minutes.

    When done, put in bowl of ice water to cool down.

    I suggest waiting to eat them cos I don't like hard boiled eggs unless they are cold cos they are kind of slimey when warm.
  • Hendrix7
    Hendrix7 Posts: 1,903 Member
    there is no essential NEED to eat any 1 singular food item.

    If you want protein and omega-3's eat some salmon or something.
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
    Hard boiled eggs aren't gooey...are you thinking soft boiled??
    After they are boiled, you peel the shell and it's gooey. At least to me it is. lol.

    uhhhh..pretty sure you are doing it wrong

    the name HARD boiled has meaning
  • Phaedra2014
    Phaedra2014 Posts: 1,254 Member
    After they are boiled, you peel the shell and it's gooey. At least to me it is. lol.

    Then don't eat them.
  • _Timmeh_
    _Timmeh_ Posts: 2,096 Member
    Egg salad. Use the Smart Balance light mayo.

    Yum!.....Sometimes I put it on toast in the morning.
  • geekpryncess
    geekpryncess Posts: 118 Member
    Try this recipe:

    http://pinterest.com/pin/174584923025078017/

    It's a good way to eat an egg, without it seeming "eggy" lol
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    Hard boiled eggs aren't gooey...are you thinking soft boiled??
    After they are boiled, you peel the shell and it's gooey. At least to me it is. lol.

    My eggs have the same texture as boobs. Not gooey just squishy. Mmm squishy.

    They should still be firmer than a mooshy boob.
  • _Elemenopee_
    _Elemenopee_ Posts: 2,665 Member
    Hard boiled eggs aren't gooey...are you thinking soft boiled??
    After they are boiled, you peel the shell and it's gooey. At least to me it is. lol.

    My eggs have the same texture as boobs. Not gooey just squishy. Mmm squishy.

    They should still be firmer than a mooshy boob.

    These also shouldn't be gooey...unless that's what you're going for.

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