PERFECT SOFT-BOILED EGGS
Steps:
- Using a thermometer to know the temperature, heat a pot of water, deep enough to fully cover the egg with 2 cm of water, to 190 F (90 C). The volume of the water should be substantially more than the volume of the eggs, so that adding the eggs does not severely alter the water temperature. Using a slotted spoon place eggs, directly from the refrigerator, into this water bath. Maintain the temperature while they cook for 9 minutes (extra large egg; maybe 8 to 8.5 minutes for a large egg). Adjust the time according to personal preference. This plan is designed to avoid any unnecessary trouble, such as "let eggs warm to room temperature." It also avoids exposing the eggs to overly high temperatures: 190F (90C) is a recommended temperature for optimal eggs. My refrigerator is kept at 36F, based on the door display. I used an inexpensive digital "fork" thermometer to monitor the water temperature, and made small adjustments to the burner knob to get it to hold the desired setting (plus or minus 5F, or so). Since the yolk solidifies at a lower temperature than the white (158F versus 180F, according to McGee's "On Food and Cooking"), having the egg at refrigerator temperatures helps to have a runny yolk with a firm white.
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Karan Shrestha
[email protected]These eggs were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.
Evan Baber
[email protected]I love how quick and easy this recipe is. I can have perfect soft-boiled eggs in just a few minutes.
Jaylee Hill
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's my go-to recipe for soft-boiled eggs.
Ashlee “Crash” Weimer
[email protected]These eggs were the perfect addition to my salad. They were so soft and creamy.
Haruna Musa
[email protected]I love how customizable this recipe is. I added a little bit of salt and pepper to the water and the eggs came out perfectly seasoned.
MD ABDULLAH -AL- MAMUN
[email protected]These eggs were a little too runny for my taste, but I'll try again and cook them for a little longer next time.
lhaden Senam
[email protected]I tried this recipe and the eggs were perfect! I'm so glad I found it.
Jack Attack
[email protected]I've never made soft-boiled eggs before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm definitely going to be making these again and again.
Tahir Iqbal
[email protected]These eggs were amazing! I served them with avocado toast and it was the perfect breakfast.
What the game
[email protected]My eggs turned out a little overcooked, but they were still good. I'll try again and cook them for a shorter amount of time.
Seva Noshyn
[email protected]I love how simple this recipe is. Just a few ingredients and you have perfect soft-boiled eggs.
SEPORT CHENNAI
[email protected]So easy to make and so delicious! I've made them twice already and they're perfect every time.
Umer Jhung
[email protected]These eggs came out perfectly! The yolks were soft and creamy, and the whites were cooked through but still tender. I will definitely be making these again.