Steaming cooks eggs more gently, for easy-to-peel "hard-boiled" eggs with tender whites. Why It Works Steaming eggs ensures gentle, uniform cooking, preventing rubbery whites. Using a steamer removes the guesswork of timing that comes with boiling. Rapid cooling in an ice bath halts cooking, preserving the ideal texture and preventing overcooking. For the most evenly cooked, tender hard-boiled eggs, forget the boiling water. Use a steamer instead. Serious Eats / Eric Kleinberg April 2014 Perfect Steamed Boiled Eggs Recipe Keep Screen Awake 1 tray of ice cubes (optional; for serving cold) 6 large eggs If serving eggs cold, add one tray of ice cubes to a large bowl and fill with water. Serious Eats / Eric Kleinberg Add 1 inch of water to a large pot. Place steamer insert inside, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Add eggs to steamer basket, cover, and continue cooking: 6 minutes for soft-boiled eggs or 12 minutes for hard-boiled. Serious Eats / Eric Kleinberg Serve immediately if serving hot.…