Half Boiled Eggs
Half Boiled Eggs and toast are a favorite Malaysian breakfast. Learn how to cook them to a soft, creamy perfection in a hot water bath.
Keyword : half boiled eggs, soft boiled eggs
Servings:
Calories: 144kcal
Ingredients
- 2 or 3 cups water (480 or 720ml)
- 2 large organic eggs at room temperature (57g to 64g)
- A few drops soy sauce
- A little ground pepper
- Toast for dipping
Instructions
Method 1
- Bring 3 cups (720ml) water to a rolling boil in a 1½ quart saucepan. Turn off stove and remove saucepan from stove. Gently lower room temperature eggs into the hot water. Cover saucepan with lid and allow eggs to cook for 7 minutes**.
Method 2
- Place eggs in an enamel mug. Bring 2 cups (480ml) water to a rolling boil. Pour water into the mug over the eggs. Cover mug with lid and allow eggs to cook for 8 minutes**.
- Remove eggs with a slotted spoon. When cool enough to handle, crack eggs into a shallow bowl. Add a little soy sauce and ground pepper. Serve immediately with toast.
Notes
**Cooking time can vary +/- 1 to 2 minutes depending on size of eggs.
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Nutrition
Calories: 144kcal
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