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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
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Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring 4 cups water to a rolling boil in a small saucepan over high heat.
Step 2
Carefully lower the 2 eggs into the boiling water using a spoon to avoid cracking.
Step 3
Boil for exactly 6 minutes for a runny yolk and set white.
Step 4
Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and place them in a bowl of ice water for 1 minute to stop cooking.
Step 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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