How to Make Perfect Soft Boiled Eggs
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4.5
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Prep Time
4 mins
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Cook Time
6 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
1
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Calories
744 kcal
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Cuisine
International
How to Make Perfect Soft Boiled Eggs
Description
By starting with chilled large eggs and bringing a small amount of water to a boil, the eggs are added directly into the boiling water for a precise six-minute cook time with the lid on. Removing and immediately placing them into an ice water bath stops cooking and helps preserve the desired soft yolk while making peeling easier. The result is tender whites and a creamy yolk that is set at the edges and slightly runny at the center.
This straightforward technique is reliable and repeatable, requiring only common kitchen equipment. It works well for single eggs or multiple eggs arranged in a single layer in the pot. The ice bath after cooking is essential to halt carryover heat to avoid overcooking the yolks.
Enjoy these soft boiled eggs warm or allow them to cool completely for different serving preferences. They can be eaten plain, seasoned with salt and pepper, or incorporated into salads and other dishes where a gently cooked yolk is desired.
Cooling the eggs fully if not eaten immediately preserves texture and makes peeling easier.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg chilled
Instructions
- Add 1 inch of water to a sauce pot, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, add an egg (or however many you'd like as long as they are in a single layer in the bottom of the pot), straight from the refrigerator into the pot. Replace the lid and let it continue to boil for exactly six minutes.
- After six minutes, remove the egg(s) from the pot and place them in an ice water bath or run under cool water until they are cool enough to handle. Peel, and enjoy!
Notes
- Cool the eggs completely in ice water if not eating immediately to stop further cooking.
- Soft boiled eggs can be peeled and eaten warm once cool enough to handle.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 744 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 74.4kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.5g | 0% |
| Protein | 6.2g | 12% |
| Fat | 4.4g | 7% |
| Sodium | 64.9mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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