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Make perfect soft boiled eggs with fully cooked white and a deliciously runny yolk to add to grain bowls, ramen, or enjoy for breakfast with your favorite toast.
There’s something truly indulgent about the perfect soft boiled egg. I love breaking them open to reveal a creamy, velvety yolk that’s just begging to be dipped into. It’s easier than you think, whether you’re adding them to your morning toast, serving as part of brunch, or using them to top your favorite grain bowl, here’s my go-to cooking method. Depending on how you like your yolk, I have a cooking range; 6 minutes for a runny yolk, 7 to 8 minutes if you like it a little more firm. If you prefer making them in the Instant Pot, you can see me Instant Pot Soft Boiled Eggs. And if you don’t like runny yolks, use my recipe for hard boiled eggs.
Here’s what you’ll need to make perfect soft boiled eggs. See full recipe in the recipe card below.
But how do you achieve that perfect balance between a fully cooked white and a deliciously runny yolk? It’s easier than you think! See printable recipe in the recipe card below.
Soft-boiled eggs can elevate any meal from ordinary to extraordinary. Here’s a few ways to use them.
Yield: 1 egg
Serving Size: 1 egg
medium pot
medium bowl for ice bath
Bring enough water to cover eggs to a boil in a pot.
Carefully lower the eggs into the boiling water using a spoon, ladle, or tongs. Be sure to do this gently to avoid cracking the eggs.
Once the eggs are in the water, start your timer. For a soft boiled egg with a runny yolk, you’ll want to cook the eggs for about 6 minutes. If you prefer a yolk that is still soft but not runny, aim for about 7 to 8 minutes.
Once the timer goes off, quickly use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the eggs from the boiling water.
Immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water. The ice water will stop the cooking process and cool the eggs down for handling and peeling.
Let the eggs sit a few minutes before you peel them.
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Serving: 1 egg, Calories: 72 kcal, Carbohydrates: 0.5 g, Protein: 6.5 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 1.5 g, Cholesterol: 186 mg, Sodium: 71 mg, Sugar: 0.5 g