Ever wondered how you can make the perfect boiled egg with a runny yolk? Follow our quick and easy-to-follow steps!
Prep time: 2 minutes
Cook time: 6 - 9 minutes
Serves: 1
Boiled egg ingredients
1 medium RSPCA Assured egg at room temperature
Fill a small saucepan with enough water to submerge the egg completely.
Bring the water to the boil.
Carefully slide the egg into the water.
Adjust the heat to a gentle boil (constant small bubbles breaking the surface).
For a set white and runny yolk, boil the egg for six minutes.
For a hard-boiled egg, boil it for nine minutes.
Remove the egg from saucepan and place in cold water to stop the egg cooking further.
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