It’s such an easy method, and you’ll be rewarded with perfectly cooked eggs - creamy whites and thick, luscious yolks. I’ve always loved soft-boiled eggs, but cooking them perfectly seems so elusive. The goal: delicate, fully cooked but still soft egg white, enveloping a warm, creamy, thick-yet-runny yolk.
Ingredients
You can add more seasonings if you’d like - see the discussion below under “Variations.” But typically, all I use is salt and pepper, allowing the flavorful creamy yolks to be the stars of the show. Once you place the egg in the boiling water, all it takes is five minutes of gentle boiling and the egg is ready. Thick yet gooey yolk, creamy white - perfection!
Instructions
The detailed instructions for making this recipe are listed in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of the steps: You start by boiling water in a small saucepan. When the water reaches a boil, lower the heat to medium-low. You want to maintain a gentle boil. Now, carefully lower the eggs into the pot. Leave it uncovered, and allow the eggs to cook for exactly five minutes. As soon as your timer goes off, use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs from the water and place them in egg cups. Allow them to slightly cool, then slice the top off with a sharp knife. See? Thick yet gooey yolk, creamy white - perfection!
Expert tip
In contrast to hard-boiled eggs, where you should use fairly old eggs (this makes them easier to peel), in this recipe I recommend using eggs that are as fresh as possible.
Frequently asked questions
Variations
The best way to vary this recipe is to add different seasonings. While salt and pepper are the classic choices and are usually enough - the egg itself, and especially the yolk - is very flavorful, you can certainly spice things up if you wish! Tasty options include a bit of hot pepper sauce or a sprinkle of dried spices and herbs such as smoked paprika or dried thyme.
Serving suggestions
I like to serve these eggs with toast soldiers made from keto English muffins or with thick slices of almond flour bread. Another great way to enjoy them is to dip crispy oven-baked bacon (or microwave bacon) in the runny yolks. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with simply eating them with a small spoon!
Storing leftovers
You can keep the leftovers refrigerated, in their shell, and in an airtight container, for up to 2 days. Reheat them by briefly placing them in simmering water for no longer than one minute.
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