Citric Acid Free Hard Boiled Eggs with Everything Seasoning
Hard boiled eggs are one of those deceptively simple foods that can feel totally uninspired — until you dress them up right. This version gets a serious upgrade with a homemade everything-style blend of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic powder, dried minced onion, and a touch of turmeric, all finished with flaky sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil. Every ingredient in that seasoning mix is made from scratch, which means you're completely in control of what goes into it — no store-bought blends with mystery additives or hidden citric acid used as a preservative or anti-caking agent. That matters more than most people realize, since citric acid sneaks into a surprising number of spice packets and seasoning mixes. The technique here is straightforward: a gentle boil, a covered rest off the heat, and an ice bath that makes peeling genuinely easy. The result is a creamy, fully set yolk with a coating of bold, aromatic seasoning that makes every bite feel intentional. These are perfect as a snack, a light meal, or a protein-packed addition to a larger spread.
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4 servings
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
For the seasoning
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp black sesame seeds
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
- ½ tsp dried minced onion
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
Instructions
- 1
Place the eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Once boiling, remove the pan from heat, cover, and let the eggs sit for 10–11 minutes for fully set yolks.
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