How To Make Soft Boiled Eggs
Achieve the ideal soft boiled eggs featuring firm whites and a delightfully gooey yolk, perfect for enhancing grain bowls, ramen dishes, or simply savoring alongside your preferred toast for breakfast.
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Ingredients
- Eggs
- Ice Water
- Water
Equipment Needed
- medium bowl for ice bath
- medium pot
Instructions
- 1
Fill a pot with sufficient water to fully submerge the eggs and bring it to a rolling boil.
- 2
Gently place the eggs into the boiling water using a spoon, ladle, or tongs. Take care to lower them slowly to prevent any cracking.
- 3
Once the eggs are in the pot, start your timer. For a soft boiled egg with a runny yolk, cook the eggs for approximately 6 minutes. If you prefer a yolk that remains soft but isn't runny, aim for a cooking time of about 7 to 8 minutes.
- 4
When the timer signals, promptly use a slotted spoon or tongs to lift the eggs out of the boiling water.
- 5
Quickly transfer the eggs to a bowl filled with ice water. This will halt the cooking process and cool the eggs for easier handling and peeling.
- 6
Allow the eggs to rest in the ice water for a few minutes before you proceed to peel them.