Soft-Boiled Dippy Eggs with Wholegrain Toast Soldiers
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Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1-2 slices wholegrain bread (regular or gluten-free)
- Butter or a dairy-free spread, to spread
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Method:
Soft-boiling the eggs
- Take your eggs out of the fridge and bring to room temperature.
- Bring a saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, so the water maintains a gentle boil.
- Slowly lower the eggs into the water using a slotted spoon. It can be helpful to dip the eggs in and out of the boiling water a few times to reduce the chance of them cracking (due to temperature shock). Gently lower to the bottom of the pan and slide off the slotted spoon.
- Cook for 5 minutes, using a timer to track. If you'e only doing one egg or your eggs are small, shave off some time.If you're doing 3-4 eggs or large eggs you may want to add on a few seconds.
- Once done, remove from a saucepan and place in a bowl with cold water or run under cold water gently while the eggs sit on your slotted spoon. Do this for 30 seconds to 1 minute to cool the shell, then place in an egg cup to eat immediately.
- Give the top a few firm taps with a spoon to crack open the shell. Use the tip of the spoon to wiggle through the cracked shell, slicing through the egg. Lift off the top and spoon into the yolk if it isn't already exposed.
Toast preparation
- While the eggs are cooking, toast the bread. Once toasted to your liking, butter each slice. Cut the bread into strips that are thick enough to dunk into your eggs.
Notes:
Please note, consuming undercooked eggs may pose salmonella health risks. Guidelines for egg handling can differ country-to-country, so please refer to your local food safety agency as to recommendations on preparing eggs safely at home and whether they're okay to eat in your current climate due to salmonella risks.
In New Zealand, and in general, MPI recommends children, pregnant woman, people over 70 years, and people with low or compromised immune systems do not consume raw eggs.
Cooking more than two eggs? If cooking more than two eggs, ensure the eggs fit in the saucepan in a single layer and don't overcrowd the pan. Otherwise cook in small batches.
Not a fan of butter or a dairy-free spread? Avocado, marmite or vegemite can be tasty subs!