Here’s a complete guide to making perfect soft-boiled eggs — with a set white and runny yolk.
🥚 Ingredients
- Eggs (as many as you like)
- Water
- Ice (for an ice bath)
- Salt (optional, for seasoning after cooking)
🥄 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Boil the Water
- Fill a saucepan with enough water to cover your eggs by about 1 inch.
- Bring water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
2️⃣ Prepare the Eggs
- Carefully lower eggs into boiling water using a spoon to avoid cracking.
- Reduce heat slightly to maintain a gentle boil.
3️⃣ Cooking Time
| Desired Doneness | Boiling Time |
|---|---|
| Runny yolk | 5–6 minutes |
| Slightly runny yolk | 6–7 minutes |
| Creamy yolk | 7–8 minutes |
Tip: Start timing once eggs are in the water.
4️⃣ Ice Bath
- Prepare a bowl with ice water.
- Once eggs are done, transfer them immediately to the ice bath for 2–3 minutes.
- This stops cooking and makes peeling easier.
5️⃣ Peel & Serve
- Tap the egg gently on a hard surface, then peel.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, or your favorite seasoning.
- Perfect for breakfast, ramen, salads, or snacks.
💡 Extra Tips
- Use slightly older eggs (7–10 days old) — they peel more easily.
- For extra runny yolks, stick to 5 minutes.
- Soft-boiled eggs can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days unpeeled.
If you want, I can make a visual step-by-step “soft-boiled egg timing guide” for runny, creamy, and almost-hard yolks.
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