Caffeine Free Soft-Boiled Eggs
Soft-boiled eggs are one of those simple pleasures that feel a little luxurious every single time — that glossy, jammy yolk surrounded by a perfectly set white is genuinely hard to beat. The method here is precise and repeatable: a full rolling boil, exactly seven minutes, then straight into an ice bath to stop the cooking and make peeling a breeze. Salting the water adds a subtle seasoning from the start, and the cold-water peel trick (starting from the wider end where the air pocket sits) means you actually get intact, beautiful eggs instead of a ragged mess. Whether you're layering them over grain bowls, ramen, or toast, or just eating them with a pinch of flaky salt, they deliver every time. Naturally free of stimulants and completely wholesome, these are a go-to any time of day without any second-guessing about what's in them.
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4 servings
- 8 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- ice, for the ice bath
Instructions
- 1
Fill a medium saucepan with enough water to submerge the eggs by at least 1 inch and add the salt. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat.
- 2
Fill a large bowl with cold water and a generous amount of ice and set it near the stove.
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