Jammy Eggs
Soft‑boiled eggs with perfectly set whites and rich, jammy centers — simple, reliable, and ideal for topping noodles, rice bowls, salads, or toast.

Ingredients
- 6 piece large eggs
Instructions
Cooking
1Fill a large pot with enough water to cover the eggs by about an inch. Bring the water to a full rolling boil over medium‑high heat.
- 2
Gently lower the eggs into the boiling water in a single layer. Immediately start swirling the eggs around the pot for 1 minute to help center the yolks.
Tip: swirling helps center the yolk, but it’s purely optional
- 3
Let the eggs cook undisturbed for another 6 minutes for jammy yolks with set whites.
Cooling
4While the eggs are boiling, fill a large bowl with cold water and plenty of ice to make an ice bath.
- 5
When step 3 is done, transfer the eggs straight into the ice bath. Swirl the eggs in the ice water for about 1 minute to cool them evenly. Let them sit in the ice bath for at least 10 minutes to fully chill. This helps make peeling easier.
Tip: no need to rush when lifting the eggs out — an extra few seconds won’t affect the results
Serving
6Gently crack and peel the eggs. Serve jammy eggs with toast, noodles, rice, or enjoy them on their own as a snack.
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