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How to Soft Boil An Egg
Learn how to soft boil an egg and make perfect soft boiled eggs every single time!
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 72 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium-large eggs
To serve:
- sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper to taste
- bread cut into strips and toasted
Instructions
- Fill a pan with water and bring the water to a boil. When the water boils, add 1 teaspoon of optional vinegar if you want, and lower the heat to a gentle simmer.
- Place the eggs on a slotted spoon and carefully lower them into the boiling water, anmd simmer for 4 minutes.
- Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and immediately place under cool running water to stop the cooking process.
- Transfer the eggs onto the egg-cups. To remove the cap, gently tap around the top with a dented knife or use an egg-cutter. Season your perfect soft-boiled eggs with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy straight away with toasted bread on the side.
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Notes
- Egg size:
- For small eggs, allow 30 seconds less cooking time.
- For large eggs, allow 30 seconds more cooking time.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1egg
Calories
72kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
0.4g
(0%)
Protein
6.3g
(13%)
Fat
4.8g
(7%)
Saturated Fat
1.6g
(8%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.8g
Cholesterol
186mg
(62%)
Sodium
71mg
(3%)
Potassium
69mg
(2%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
5.4IU
(0%)
Calcium
2.2mg
(0%)
Iron
4.9mg
(27%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 72
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1egg | |
| Calories | 72kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.4g | 0% |
| Protein | 6.3g | 13% |
| Fat | 4.8g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.8g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 186mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 5.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 2.2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 4.9mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.