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Recipe for "Soft-Boiled Egg"

Tips

A good soft-boiled egg really comes down to timing. Bring the water up to a boil, then lower it to a rapid simmer. Add the eggs to the pot, and then begin timing. If you're just cooking one or two eggs, five minutes is perfect for a runny yolk, or cook as long as seven minutes for a more firmly set,

Ingredients

Eggs (A) - Cold From Fridge 4
Water To boil

Instructions

1

Bring water to a boil: Fill a saucepan with a few inches of water and set it over high heat. Let the water come to a rolling boil.

2

Reduce the water to a rapid simmer: Lower the heat and let the water reduce to a rapid simmer.
Gently lower the eggs into the water one at a time.

3

Cook the eggs for 5 to 7 minutes: For 1 to 2 eggs, cook 5 minutes for a very runny yolk or up to 7 minutes for a barely-set yolk

4

. For 3 or 4 eggs, add a few extra seconds to your timing.

5

Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon. Run under cold tap water for 30 to 60 seconds.
Crack the eggs, served in bowl and topped as desired.

6

Best served with soy sauce and pepper.