Questions tagged [soft-boiled-eggs]
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How to soft boil an egg
Is there a fool proof way to make sure the white of the egg is set but either all or some of the yolk remains runny?
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Soft Boiled Egg Science
I've heard that the white part of an egg cooks (solidifies) at about 63°C (145°F). I've heard that the yolk cooks at about 68°C (154°F). Is this true?
Also what chemicals do the white and yolk contain, and what causes them to cook at these…
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How to soft boil eggs with a countertop egg steamer?
Having misplaced the custom measuring cup for an "egg steamer" device, not quite sure how to steam eggs. Desired result:
so that:
The perfect soft-boiled egg should have firm, custard-like whites and
a warm, runny yolk
Firstly, I've never…
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Can you peel a soft boiled egg?
Is there anything other than the temperature of the shell making it difficult to peel? I'm sure the white would be firm enough to withstand a gentle peeling if you're careful?
I was hypothesizing about it as a potential easy alternative to poached…
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Are soft boiled eggs and poached eggs identical?
Today I heard from a friend, that poached eggs are simply glorified soft-boiled eggs and that there is no way to distinguish between the two except for the form. The only reason anyone does poached eggs is because soft-boiled eggs are kind of hard…
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Eggs whites on top and side of yolk
When I make a sunny side egg, I notice that the yolk can be sunny side up and ready to eat, yet sometimes there is what seems to be a "ring" of egg white around the perimeter of the yolk and also a small coating of egg yolk surrounding the egg.
Is…
Arn
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