How to Make Soft-Boiled Eggs
Fitness enthusiasts can get about 6 grams of protein per egg. The preparation takes approximately 15 minutes.
Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★★
Required Ingredients and Tools
- Eggs
- Electric cooker
- Water
- Stopwatch (optional)
Quantities
- 1 or more eggs (as many as your electric cooker can hold)
- Cold water covering the eggs by about 2 cm
Instructions
- Place the eggs in the electric cooker. Do not stack the eggs; they should all sit at the bottom with some space to move around.
- Pour in cold water until it covers the eggs by about 2 cm.
- Leave the lid open and heat on maximum power until the water reaches 85–95°C (slightly simmering, not fully boiling).
- Turn off the heat, cover the lid, and let the eggs sit.
- For a runny yolk center, let sit for 6 minutes.
- For a fully set, crumbly yolk, let sit for 10 minutes.
- Drain the water and rinse the eggs under cold water for about 1 minute to cool them down, then peel and serve.
Additional Notes
If you prefer your eggs more well-done, you can add more water according to your taste.
Warning Soft-boiled eggs carry a risk of Salmonella infection. It is not recommended to let them sit for less than 5 minutes.
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