1 Bring water to just below a boil. 2  Add eggs to steamer insert and steam for 15 minutes. 3  Immediately transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water until cool enough to handle. 4  Make a small crack on the large end of each egg and place eggs back into the ice water for about 20 minutes.eady In. 1  Place a steamer insert into a pot and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. 2  Bring water to just below a boil. 3  Add eggs to steamer insert and steam for 15 minutes.