How To Make Perfect Soft-Boiled Eggs (Hanjuku Tamago)

Step 1

Put water (should be 1 inch (2.5 cm) above eggs) in a saucepan and bring the water to boil on medium heat.

Step 2

Once boiling, take out the eggs from the refrigerator and gently put the eggs in the boiling water using a slotted spoon.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the eggs for 6.5 to 7 minutes. If you want your egg yolk to be in the center, gently rotate the eggs with chopsticks once in a while for the first 3 minutes so the egg yolk will be in the center. Note: The cooking time may vary depends on the size of the eggs and the starting temperature of the egg.

Step 4

When it's done, drain the water and shock the eggs in iced water for 3 minutes. Gently peel the egg shell. Cut the eggs in half with a sharp knife or fish string.