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Soft Boiled Egg

A perfectly soft boiled egg with a runny yolk and set white, ready in minutes. Great on toast, salads, or ramen.

Total time
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
70
Protein
6g
Soft Boiled Egg
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Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring 4 cups water to a rolling boil in a small saucepan over high heat.

  2. 2

    Carefully lower the 2 eggs into the boiling water using a spoon to avoid cracking.

  3. 3

    Boil for exactly 6 minutes for a runny yolk and set white.

  4. 4

    Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and place them in a bowl of ice water for 1 minute to stop cooking.

  5. 5

    Tap the eggs gently on a hard surface, peel, and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • small saucepan
  • slotted spoon
  • bowl
  • ice

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