Jammy Soft-Boiled Eggs

Perfect jammy eggs with firm whites and creamy, runny yolks. These soft-boiled eggs are ideal for ramen, toast, or eating on their own.

4 servings
13 min

Ingredients

  • 6 whole large eggs

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Using a slotted spoon, carefully lower eggs into water one at a time. Cook 6 1/2 minutes, adjusting heat to maintain a gentle boil. Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water and chill until just slightly warm, about 2 minutes.

    9 min

  2. 2.

    Gently crack eggs all over and peel, starting from the wider end, which contains the air pocket.

    3 min

  3. 3.

    Eggs can be cooked and peeled 3 days ahead. Store airtight in the refrigerator.

    1 min