How do you cook a soft-boiled egg?

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Very Easy
9 min
73 Kcal

For a tender egg white and an extra-runny yolk, you absolutely must try this soft-boiled egg recipe! It’s the perfect way to cook eggs to add to a salad, stir into a creamy soup, or simply enjoy on toast with salmon and avocado for brunch ;-)

Ingredients

2

Preparation

Preparation2 min
Waiting time2 min
Cook time5 min
  • How do you cook a soft-boiled egg? - Preparation step 1Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
  • How do you cook a soft-boiled egg? - Preparation step 2Place the eggs in boiling water and cook for 5 minutes and 30 seconds.
  • How do you cook a soft-boiled egg? - Preparation step 3Remove the eggs immediately and plunge them into ice water for about 1 minute to stop the cooking process.
  • How do you cook a soft-boiled egg? - Preparation step 4There you go: your soft-boiled eggs are ready!

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FAQ ❓

What is the ideal cooking time for a soft-boiled egg?

The ideal cooking time for a soft-boiled egg is 5 minutes and 30 seconds in boiling water.
A soft-boiled egg is cooked properly when the white is firm and the yolk is still runny, which you can check by cutting it open.
Yes, you can prepare soft-boiled eggs ahead of time, but it is recommended that you plunge them into ice water to stop the cooking process and store them in the refrigerator.
Soft-boiled eggs go perfectly with salads, creamy soups, or even toast with salmon and avocado for brunch.
Plunging eggs into ice water stops the cooking process quickly, which helps achieve the perfect runny-yolk texture.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 73Kcal
  • Carbo: 0.4g
  • Total fat: 5.2g
  • Saturated fat: 1.4g
  • Proteins: 6.2g
  • Fibers: 0g
  • Sugar: 0.3g
  • ProPoints: 2
  • SmartPoints: 2
Nutritional information for 1 serving (100g)
Gluten free

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