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How to Boil an Egg

A quick and simple guide to perfectly boiled eggs, ready in just 5 minutes. Perfect for a nutritious and easy snack or breakfast.
1 person
5 min
Nutrition per serving
  • kcal
    78 kcal
  • protein
    6 g
  • iron
    3%
  • carbs
    0.6 g

Ingredients

  • 1 Egg
Main
  • 1 Egg

Method

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Place the egg in a saucepan and cover with cold water.

Bring to the boil then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer for 3-5 minutes, depending on how you like your egg cooked.

After 3 minutes it will be really soft and after 5 minutes both the white and the yolk with be set.

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Method

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Place the egg in a saucepan and cover with cold water.

Bring to the boil then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer for 3-5 minutes, depending on how you like your egg cooked.

After 3 minutes it will be really soft and after 5 minutes both the white and the yolk with be set.