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Perfect Soft Boiled eggs ( Golden Jammy Yolk)

๐Ÿฝ 4 servingsโฑ Prep 2 min ยท Cook 6ยฝโ€“7 minutes
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Ingredients (3)

Servings
  • eggs
  • water
  • ice water

Method

  1. 1

    Remove the eggs from the refrigerator about 15โ€“20 minutes before cooking, or place them in lukewarm water for 5 minutes to reduce the chance of cracking.

  2. 2

    Fill a saucepan with enough water to completely cover the eggs.

  3. 3

    Bring the water to a rolling boil.

  4. 4

    Carefully lower the eggs into the boiling water using a spoon.

  5. 5

    Start timing immediately.

  6. 6

    6 minutes โ€“ Soft, runny yolk

  7. 7

    6ยฝ minutes โ€“ Jammy golden yolk with a soft centre

  8. 8

    7 minutes โ€“ Creamy golden yolk (ideal for ramen and salads)

  9. 9

    8 minutes โ€“ Firm but still moist yolk

  10. 10

    10โ€“12 minutes โ€“ Fully hard-boiled egg

  11. 11

    Once the desired cooking time is reached, immediately transfer the eggs into a bowl of ice water.

  12. 12

    Leave the eggs in the ice water for 5โ€“10 minutes to stop the cooking process.

  13. 13

    Gently crack and peel under running water if serving immediately.

Notes & variations

For the perfect golden jammy yolk, cook the eggs for 6ยฝโ€“7 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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