Soft-boiled eggs contain a lot of nutrients and can be both a snack and a main dish. However, not everyone can successfully boil soft-boiled eggs that are both tender and rich as desired. So let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to learn 4 delicious and easy methods for boiling soft-boiled eggs!
1. Boil eggs for 6 minutes
Preparation
2 minutes
Processing
6 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Boiling eggs for 6 minutes For 1 egg
Chicken egg 1 piece Filtered water 500 ml
Equipment needed
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How to prepare Boiling eggs for 6 minutes
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Prepare the eggs
Wash the eggs thoroughly with water to remove any dust sticking to the eggshell. Then, let them drain.
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Boil Eggs
Prepare a large pot of water and pour enough water into the pot to submerge the eggs. Add the eggs to boil from when the water is still cold until the water boils, and boil in the boiling water for about 5 – 6 minutes.
Tip:
- If the eggs are taken from the refrigerator, let them sit outside until they are no longer cold before boiling to avoid cracking the eggs while boiling.
- While boiling, gently rotate the eggs with chopsticks to keep the yolk centered.
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Final Product
The egg yolk is soft and clear without any fishy taste, rich and creamy, and very nutritious.
2. Boiled Eggs with Vinegar
Preparation
2 minutes
Cooking
8 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Boiled Eggs with Vinegar For 1 egg
Chicken egg 1 piece Vinegar 2 tablespoons Filtered water 500 ml
Tools needed
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How to Cook Boiled Eggs with Vinegar
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Prepare the eggs
Wash the eggs thoroughly with water and let them drain. Then, use a needle to poke a small hole at the top of the egg so that when boiled with vinegar, the eggs can breathe.
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Boiled Eggs
Boil about 500ml of water with a pot that has a thick bottom, then add 2 tablespoons of vinegar, and reduce the heat to very low.
Add the eggs to the pot and boil for about 6 minutes without covering. Then turn off the heat and cover for an additional 3 minutes.
Finally, take the eggs out, soak them in cold water for about 2 minutes, and then peel off the shell.
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Final Product
Boiled eggs with vinegar do not carry the sour smell of vinegar but instead eliminate the fishy smell of the eggs. When you cut the egg in half, the yolk flows out, the yolk is transparent, not too runny but slightly sticky, making it very delicious and rich.
3. Boil eggs in really hot water and then turn off the heat
Preparation
2 minutes
Cooking
8 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Boiling eggs in really hot water, then turn off the stove Add 1 egg
Egg 1 piece Filtered water 500 ml
Tools for execution
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How to cook Boiling eggs in really hot water, then turn off the stove
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Prepare the eggs
The eggshell usually has dirt on it, so you should wash the eggs thoroughly before boiling.
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Boil the eggs
You put the eggs in a pot filled with water and then boil over high heat.
When the water boils, you cover it with a lid, turn off the stove and time the eggs soaking for about 6 minutes. After that, take the eggs out into cold water to make peeling easier, then cut the eggs in half to see the result.
Tips for timing the egg soaking for the desired yolk:
- At 4 minutes: The yolk is only partially solidified, so when you cut the yolk, it will ooze out smoothly.
- At 6 minutes: The soft-boiled egg is solidified but still soft, the yolk doesn’t ooze anymore; it just has a moist, shiny center and a chewy texture.
- At 10 minutes: The egg white is firm, the yolk has solidified, but is soft; when eaten, it is crumbly and nutty.
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Final Product
Soft-boiled eggs prepared this way will help you time the boiling process perfectly to achieve the desired softness. The egg yolk is golden, the egg white is soft, and it contains a lot of nutrients.
When eaten, you will experience a delicious creamy and nutty flavor. Try it right away!
4. Boil eggs using a rice cooker
Preparation
2 minutes
Cooking
8 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Boiling Eggs with a Rice Cooker For 1 egg
Egg 1 piece Water 500 ml
Tools Needed
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How to Boil Eggs with a Rice Cooker
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Prepare the Eggs
Wash the dirt and any residues off the eggs before placing them in the rice cooker to boil.
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Boil the Eggs with the Rice Cooker
Place the eggs in the rice cooker, pour in water until it covers half of the eggs, then close the lid and turn on the rice cooking mode until the cooker automatically switches to the cooking mode. After that, take the eggs out and soak them in cold water for about 2 – 3 minutes to make peeling easier.
Tips for Boiling Eggs with a Rice Cooker:
- You can place the eggs in the cooker while cooking rice, then take them out when the rice is done.
- There are many rice cookers on the market that come with a built-in egg boiling function, you might consider purchasing one of those for easier egg boiling.
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Finished Product
Soft-boiled eggs cooked in a rice cooker will have a creamy and crumbly texture, with a firmer yolk compared to boiling them the usual way, but still retain all the nutrients in the egg. This method is suitable for those who do not like to eat too runny yolks!
Some information about soft-boiled eggs
- Soft-boiled eggs are rich in protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which help protect the eyes. Additionally, soft-boiled eggs contain antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin that help reduce eye-related diseases.
- Soft-boiled eggs are also known as undercooked eggs, meaning they are not fully cooked. Therefore, to ensure safety for your health, you should choose eggs with a clear origin and that have been inspected from supermarkets or food stores.
How to choose fresh eggs
- For industrial chicken eggs, you should choose eggs that have bright colors, with a uniform dark orange color that is not pale and has no brown spots.
- You should buy eggs that feel slightly rough to the touch, with a bumpy surface, as these are fresh eggs. In contrast, a smooth surface indicates that the eggs are old.
- You can shake the egg near your ear to listen for noise; if there is no noise, it is fresh and should be purchased. Conversely, the louder the noise, the older the egg.
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With 4 ways to boil soft-boiled eggs delicious and easy to implement above, TasteVN wishes you success in the kitchen boiling nutritious soft-boiled eggs for the whole family. Don’t forget to leave a comment if you find the article useful!
