Soft Boiled Eggs Recipe
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Soft Boiled Eggs Recipe
Description
The Soft Boiled Eggs Recipe uses whole large eggs boiled in water for a brief five minutes, followed by immediate transfer to ice water to stop cooking. This timing yields firm whites while keeping yolks soft and creamy. Peeling the eggs under running lukewarm water helps remove shells gently.
This technique ensures the eggs retain their shape and texture, suitable for serving sliced or whole alongside various dishes. The cooling bath is essential for ease of peeling and preventing overcooking.
For storage, the eggs can remain in cool water for up to three days. Reheating involves placing peeled eggs back in boiling water for two to three minutes to warm without additional cooking. Adding distilled vinegar to boiling water can reduce sulfur odors sometimes associated with boiled eggs.
Ingredients
- 6 egg large
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Gently add the eggs into the boiling water using a large spoon and cook for 5 minutes.
- Immediately transfer the eggs after they are done cooking to a container filled with cold water and ice.
- Cool the eggs for 2-4 minutes to stop the cooking process.
- Peel the eggs under running lukewarm water, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Prepare eggs up to one day ahead; best enjoyed fresh.
- Store eggs submerged in cool water for up to three days to maintain freshness.
- Reheat peeled eggs in boiling water for 2-3 minutes to warm gently.
- Add distilled vinegar to boiling water to minimize sulfur odors.
- Peel eggs under luke-warm running water to ease shell removal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 238IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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