How long to boil food
How long to boil eggs, buckwheat, rice, pasta, potatoes, shrimp and other foods. A cooking-time chart by method plus a built-in timer with an alarm.
Eggs & dairy
- How long to boil eggs2–3 min
Grains
- How long to boil buckwheat15–20 min
- How long to boil rice15–20 min
- How long to boil pearl barley40–50 min
- How long to boil millet15–20 min
- How long to boil bulgur15–20 min
- How long to boil quinoa12–15 min
- How long to boil oats5–10 min
- How long to boil semolina porridge5–7 min
Grains & pasta
- How long to boil pasta7–9 min
- How long to boil spaghetti8–10 min
Grains & legumes
- How long to boil lentils15–20 min
- How long to boil chickpeas60–120 min
- How long to boil beans40–90 min
- How long to boil peas30–60 min
Vegetables
- How long to boil potatoes20–25 min
- How long to boil beetroot40–60 min
- How long to boil carrots20–25 min
- How long to boil corn15–20 min
- How long to boil broccoli5–7 min
- How long to boil cauliflower7–10 min
- How long to boil mushrooms (champignons)5–10 min
Meat & poultry
- How long to boil chicken breast20–25 min
- How long to boil chicken40–60 min
- How long to boil beef90–150 min
- How long to boil pork60–90 min
- How long to boil beef tongue120–180 min
Seafood
- How long to boil shrimp2–3 min
- How long to boil squid2–3 min
- How long to boil mussels5–7 min
- How long to boil crayfish15–20 min
Fish
- How long to boil fish10–15 min