How to Soft Boil An Egg
Learn how to soft boil an egg and make perfect soft boiled eggs every single time!
Serving: 2
Calories: 72kcal
Ingredients
- 2 medium-large eggs
To serve:
- sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper, to taste
- bread cut into strips and toasted
Instructions
- Fill a pan with water and bring the water to a boil. When the water boils, add 1 teaspoon of optional vinegar if you want, and lower the heat to a gentle simmer.
- Place the eggs on a slotted spoon and carefully lower them into the boiling water, anmd simmer for 4 minutes.
- Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and immediately place under cool running water to stop the cooking process.
- Transfer the eggs onto the egg-cups. To remove the cap, gently tap around the top with a dented knife or use an egg-cutter. Season your perfect soft-boiled eggs with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy straight away with toasted bread on the side.
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Notes
Egg size:
For small eggs, allow 30 seconds less cooking time.
For large eggs, allow 30 seconds more cooking time.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1egg | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 6.3g | Fat: 4.8g | Saturated Fat: 1.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.8g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 69mg | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 5.4IU | Calcium: 2.2mg | Iron: 4.9mg
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.