Soy-Free Perfect Soft Boiled Eggs
Achieve flawlessly cooked, soy-free perfect soft boiled eggs with this simple yet essential recipe ideal for breakfast, snacks, or meal accompaniments. With just three basic ingredients—large eggs, water, and ice—you'll master soft whites and delectably runny yolks every time, thanks to precise boiling techniques and a refreshing ice bath to halt cooking. Ready in just over 10 minutes, this fuss-free method ensures easy peeling and versatile serving options, whether paired with buttery toast, added to a hearty soup, or brightening up a crisp salad. Perfect for those seeking quick, healthy, soy-free breakfast ideas!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large eggs
- 4 cups Water
- 1 tray Ice cubes
Instructions
1. Take a medium-sized saucepan and fill it with 4 cups of water. Place the pot on the stove over high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.
2. While waiting for the water to boil, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with cold water and add a tray of ice cubes to create an ice bath. This will stop further cooking after boiling.
3. Once the water is boiling, carefully lower the 4 large eggs into the boiling water using a slotted spoon. Make sure not to crack the eggs during this process.
4. Set a timer for 6 and a half minutes for soft-boiled eggs with runny yolks and slightly firm whites. Adjust accordingly by adding a minute if you prefer the yolks a bit firmer.
5. While the eggs are boiling, gently swirl the water with a spoon during the first minute to help center the yolks.
6. After the timer dings, immediately transfer the eggs to the ice bath to prevent further cooking. Let them sit in the ice bath for about 2 minutes.
7. Carefully crack the eggs and peel them under running water. The shells should come off easily due to the ice bath.
8. Serve immediately as desired. Soft-boiled eggs are excellent over toast, as part of a breakfast spread, or as a topping on a warm bowl of soup or salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
280 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.0 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 309 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.0 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.0 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 276 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
