Whether you like them scrambled, fried, or made into an omelet, eggs are consistently a yummy, go-to meal. On top of being inexpensive and loaded with protein, they’re also simple to cook as well!
Most people can whip up eggs and they turn out delicious. However, there are certain cooking methods that can lead to them being perfect.
If you’ve been searching for an eggcellent way to cook soft-boiled eggs, look no further. As you probably know, they’re kind with the cooked outside and warm, runny center. Mmmm…
YouTuber Cathy Diep created a video titled “Perfect Soft-Boiled Egg Every Time,” and many people have been agreeing that they do indeed turn out perfect!
Follow the steps below and your tastebuds will be thanking you (plus, your family will too).
Step 1:
Fill a pot with half an inch of water. This measurement is important according to Cathy, so be sure to follow it! Then, set the pot over high-heat and bring it to a boil.
Step 2:
Once the water is boiling, carefully add your egg to the pot.
Step 3:
Now, place a cover on the pot and set a timer for six-minutes and 30 seconds. Make sure you don’t lift the cover until the timer goes off!
While it’s cooking, here’s a fun egg fact! Did you know that if you accidentally drop a raw egg on the floor (which can be a gooey mess), salt can help make it easier to clean up?
Just pour a bunch of salt on the egg. Cuisine at Home explains:
“The salt absorbs the liquid and solidifies the egg, which you can then scoop right up — no more chasing it around on the floor.”
Ok, back to cooking the perfect soft-boiled egg!
Step 4:
After six-minutes and 30 seconds are up, drain the egg. Run cold tap water over it for 30-60 seconds.
Step 5:
Gently peel your egg until all of the shell pieces are removed. Are you getting eggcited? It’s almost ready to eat!
Step 6:
Now, you could dig into your perfect soft-boiled egg at this point. But to make it an even fancier experience, place it in an egg cup and slice the top off.
Sprinkle the yolk with salt, and slice up a piece of toast for dunking. Doesn’t that look amazing?
Impress breakfast guests or enjoy the “perfect soft-boiled” egg by yourself at dinnertime. Who knew that perfection could be so simple?
Since there are a lot of recipes out there that use the word “perfect,” it’s a good idea to see what people who’ve tried it think. Let’s just say that this soft-boiled egg method has a lot of positive comments.
One YouTube user wrote:
“I literally just tried it and it turned out perfect! Timing was spot on :)”
Another person said:
“Thank you! After all these years of guesswork, I tried your method and the eggs were perfect! Only using a half inch of water makes it quicker too.”
Someone else commented:
“Omg it really works!!!!!!!! I just tried it! Literally the best eggs I have ever had!!!!”
Watch Cathy’s video below to see her make the perfect soft-boiled egg for yourself!
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