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Perfect Soft Boiled Eggs

Whether you want your soft boiled eggs to be runny or jammy, this method is fool-proof and perfect for adding eggs on top of rice, pasta, salads and much more.

Serves:
1
Prep Time:
5 min
Cook Time:
3 min

Ingredients

  • Water
  • 2 eggs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring about 4 inches (10 cm) of water to boil in a saucepan over high heat; reduce heat to simmer. Using a slotted spoon, gently lower eggs into water; bring water back to simmer.

  2. Cover saucepan with a lid, and simmer eggs gently for 6 to 7 minutes (large eggs).

  3. Drain water from the saucepan or remove eggs from water with a spoon. Rinse eggs under cold water or briefly transfer to a bowl filled with cold water and ice cubes until eggs are just cool to the touch.

  4. Peel eggs and cut in half to serve on toast, ramen or on a salad.

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