Soft-Boiled Egg
6 min
Start timing after the water boils; 6 minutes for a perfect runny yolk
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Kitchen & Cooking
Time multiple pots and pans at once — great dishes often come down to a few precise seconds.
Recommended Templates
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Pour-Over Coffee
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Includes prep and cut-off reminders for a three-stage pour
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Classic Pasta
8 min
Boil for 8 minutes for that al dente bite
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Pan-Seared Steak
4 min
Includes a flip reminder to seal in the juices
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Hard-Boiled Egg
10 min
10 minutes for a fully cooked yolk
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Baked Pizza
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Start timing after preheating for a golden, crispy crust
FAQs about Kitchen & Cooking
FAQs about Kitchen & Cooking
Can I time multiple pots at the same time?
Yes. Each timer can be named independently, so you always know which pot is done first.
How long do I boil a soft-boiled egg vs a hard-boiled one?
After the water boils: 6 minutes for soft-boiled, 10 minutes for hard-boiled — just pick the preset.
When should I flip the steak?
The Pan-Seared Steak preset (4 min) reminds you when to flip for an evenly cooked, juicy steak.
Are my cooking timers recorded in statistics?
Yes. Every cooking timer is saved automatically under Kitchen & Cooking, showing your time and frequency in the kitchen.
How long should pour-over coffee take?
A standard pour-over brew takes about 3 minutes: bloom with water for about 30 seconds, then pour in stages and draw down around the 3-minute mark. The Pour-Over Coffee (3 min) preset in Zhike Timer reminds you when to draw down, so your brew stays consistent every time.
How many minutes should pasta cook?
Regular dry pasta needs 8-12 minutes to reach an Al Dente bite; thicker or wider shapes take longer. The Classic Pasta (8 min) preset in Zhike Timer rings when it's time, so you never end up with raw or overcooked pasta.