Perfect Soft Boiled eggs ( Golden Jammy Yolk)
Ingredients (3)
- eggs
- water
- ice water
Method
- 1
Remove the eggs from the refrigerator about 15โ20 minutes before cooking, or place them in lukewarm water for 5 minutes to reduce the chance of cracking.
- 2
Fill a saucepan with enough water to completely cover the eggs.
- 3
Bring the water to a rolling boil.
- 4
Carefully lower the eggs into the boiling water using a spoon.
- 5
Start timing immediately.
- 6
6 minutes โ Soft, runny yolk
- 7
6ยฝ minutes โ Jammy golden yolk with a soft centre
- 8
7 minutes โ Creamy golden yolk (ideal for ramen and salads)
- 9
8 minutes โ Firm but still moist yolk
- 10
10โ12 minutes โ Fully hard-boiled egg
- 11
Once the desired cooking time is reached, immediately transfer the eggs into a bowl of ice water.
- 12
Leave the eggs in the ice water for 5โ10 minutes to stop the cooking process.
- 13
Gently crack and peel under running water if serving immediately.
Notes & variations
For the perfect golden jammy yolk, cook the eggs for 6ยฝโ7 minutes. Older eggs peel more easily than very fresh eggs. Adding 1 teaspoon of vinegar or ยฝ teaspoon of salt to the boiling water may reduce leakage if an egg cracks. Perfect for ramen, avocado toast, salads, sandwiches and grain bowls.
Nutrition
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