How to Boil Eggs in a Rice Cooker

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Last Updated: June 16, 2025 References

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Boiling by Themselves

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Boiling Them with Rice

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Finishing the Eggs

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Rice cookers are a fantastic kitchen appliance that can cook more than just rice. If you're wanting to steam, boil, or cook food and don't have the room on your stove to do so, think outside the box and use a rice cooker.

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Boiling by Themselves

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Add about a cup of water into the rice cooker.
Some rice cooker models have an attachment basket available to use, as this works as well.^{[1]
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Make sure that they stand upright, so the bottom of them is down. This will balance out the yolks and be the ideal finish if you are making deviled eggs.^{[2]
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It's important not to lift the lid on during the cooking process, or else all of the steam will escape.
Push down the rice cooker button and set the time for 20 minutes.^{[3]
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Method 2

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Boiling Them with Rice

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Many Japanese rice brands suggest rinsing the rice out, but it is completely optional.^{[4]
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Depending how many cups of rice you are making,^{[5]
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Make sure that they stand upright, so the bottom of them is down. This will balance out the yolks and be the ideal finish if you are making deviled eggs.^{[6]
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It's important not to lift the lid on during the cooking process, or else all of the steam will escape.
Push down the rice cooker button and allow the rice to completely cook.

Method 3

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Finishing the Eggs

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In a large bowl, add cold water and ice cubes so that it fills up to the rim.
Use plastic or metal tongs to remove them from the rice cooker, one by one. Immediately place them in the ice bath.
Allow the eggs to completely cool in the ice bath. You can test them out by handling them with your fingers. Serve them immediately or store them in the refrigerator.

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Why should I cool eggs in an ice bath?

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An ice bath cools the eggs down quickly, which allows you to peel them without burning your fingers.

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