This Is *Exactly* How Long a Chef Says To Boil Eggs for That Perfectly Jammy Texture

Here’s how to make jammy eggs with expert tips from a professional chef.

Plus, five easy springtime recipes featuring soft-boiled eggs.

Enter: jammy eggs, otherwise known as soft-boiled eggs.

A few key steps make all the difference, he says.

First, instead of adding vinegar to the boiling water, Kabaoglu opts for a spoonful of baking soda.

To do so, Kabaoglu combines ice cubes and cold water in a large bowl while the eggs cook.

culinary director atRootDownLA

Jammy eggs recipe

Yields four eggs

Ingredients1 tablespoon baking soda4 eggsFlaky sea salt, to taste

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Over medium-high heat, bring the mixture to a boil.

Once the water is boiling, gently lower the eggs into the water and cook them for 6.5 minutes.

5 easy springtime recipes to pair with soft-boiled, jammy eggs

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Get the recipe here:Sesame Roasted Asparagus, Egg, and Bacon Salad

3.

Get the recipe here:Spring Greens Salad With Fennel, Radish & Miso-Buttermilk Dressing

4.

Get the recipe:Hummus and Veggie Breakfast Bowls

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culinary director atRootDownLA