Perfectly cooked egg whites and deliciously runny yolks create the perfect soft-boiled egg to add to your grain bowl, ramen, or enjoy for breakfast with your favorite toast.
How to make soft boiled eggs
There’s something truly captivating about a perfectly soft boiled egg. I love breaking it open to reveal a creamy, velvety yolk that I want to dip into. Whether you add it to your morning toast, serve it as part of brunch, or top your favorite grain bowl, it’s easier than you think. Here is my recommended cooking method. We have a cooking range depending on how much you like your yolks. If you like the yolk runny, cook for 6 minutes, if you like it a little harder, cook for 7 to 8 minutes. If you prefer to make it in the Instant Pot, see Instant Pot Soft Boiled Eggs. And if you don’t like runny yolks, try my hard-boiled egg recipe.
Soft-boiled eggs bring back childhood memories
I have had a sentimental attachment to soft-boiled eggs since I was a child. My mom would place one in an egg holder, crack the top of the shell, sprinkle a little salt on it, and then hand her a small spoon to scoop out the warm, flavorful yolk.
Soft-boiled eggs were a breakfast staple growing up. Later I learned to eat it in bowls or with ramen, but as a child, nothing was simpler and more delicious than trying it on its own.
What you need
Here’s what you need to make the perfect soft-boiled egg: Check out the full recipe in the recipe card below.
- egg: Start with a large egg chilled in the refrigerator
- water: To boil eggs
- trash ice: Apply ice to prevent overcooking.
How to make soft boiled eggs
But how do you achieve the perfect balance between perfectly cooked whites and deliciously runny yolks? It’s easier than you think! Check out the printable recipe in the recipe card below.
- Add enough water to the pot to cover the eggs and boil.
- Using a spoon, ladle, or tongs, carefully place the eggs into the boiling water. Do this carefully to avoid breaking the eggs.
- Once the egg is in the water, start the timer. For soft boiled eggs with runny yolks, we recommend cooking the eggs for about 6 minutes. If you prefer yolks that are still soft but not tough, aim to boil them for about 7 to 8 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, quickly remove the eggs from the boiling water using a slotted spoon or tongs.
- Immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water. The ice water stops the cooking process and cools the eggs for handling and peeling.
- Let the eggs sit for a few minutes before peeling them.
How to use soft-boiled eggs
Soft-boiled eggs can make an ordinary meal special. Here are some ways to use it:
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper and add to your morning toast.
- Serve with wilted spinach or asparagus.
- Serve with Toast Soldier or Avocado Toast.
- Use eggs as a topping for your favorite dishes
- Add to a bowl of ramen
- Add to your favorite grain bowl
- Top salads for extra protein
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produce: 1 egg
Serving Size: 1 egg
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medium pot
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medium bowl for an ice bath
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Add enough water to the pot to cover the eggs and boil.
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Using a spoon, ladle, or tongs, carefully place the eggs into the boiling water. Do this carefully to avoid breaking the eggs.
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Once the egg is in the water, start the timer. For soft boiled eggs with runny yolks, we recommend cooking the eggs for about 6 minutes. If you prefer yolks that are still soft but not tough, aim to boil them for about 7 to 8 minutes.
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When the timer goes off, quickly remove the eggs from the boiling water using a slotted spoon or tongs.
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Immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water. The ice water stops the cooking process and cools the eggs for handling and peeling.
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Let the eggs sit for a few minutes before peeling them.
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clothing material: 1 egg, calorie: 72 calorie, carbohydrate: 0.5 g, protein: 6.5 g, province: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 1.5 g, Cholesterol: 186 mg, sodium: 71 mg, sugar: 0.5 g
