Description
Perfectly cooked soft-boiled eggs with tender whites and rich, runny yolks, ideal for toast, salads, or a nutritious snack.
Ingredients
- Eggs (as many as needed, typically 1 per person)
- Water (enough to submerge the eggs)
- Ice (for ice bath)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil.
- Using a spoon, carefully lower the eggs into the boiling water.
- Boil the eggs for exactly 6½ minutes for soft yolks.
- While the eggs are boiling, prepare an ice bath in a large bowl.
- When the timer goes off, immediately transfer the eggs into the ice bath.
- Let the eggs cool for 2–3 minutes to stop the cooking process.
- Gently tap and peel the eggs under running water.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for later use.
Notes
- For a runnier yolk (ideal for ramen), boil for 5½ minutes.
- Add vinegar to the boiling water to help with peeling.
- Serve with sea salt, cracked pepper, or toast soldiers.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 6½ minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Universal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 68
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 71mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0.6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg