You could also use something with a slightly rounded point to poke the egg. For example, you could use a wooden pestle. If you use this, just tap the larger end of the egg.
If you want to cook more than 4 eggs, consider using a larger pot or cooking them in batches. This will ensure that you can remove the eggs quickly, so they won’t overcook. Using a saucepan is the most common approach, but you can also boil an egg in an electric kettle if you don’t have access to a stove.
If you continue to boil the eggs over such a high-heat, they may bounce around in the pan and crack as they bump into each other. That’s why it’s important to turn off the heat (or simmer them gently if you’re using a hot start method of cooking).
2 minutes to get a raw yolk and very soft egg white 4 minutes to get a really runny, thick yolk and set white 6 minutes to get a mostly set yolk and set white 8 minutes to get a tender, but set yolk and fully set white
For a rapid simmer, the water should be bubbling gently, but not creating large bubbles all over the surface of the water.
If you want to soft-boil more than four eggs, cook them in several batches.
5 minutes to get a runny yolk with a barely set white 6 minutes to get a barely setting yolk with a set white 7 minutes to get a softly set yolk with a set white
If you don’t have an egg cup, you can set the cooked egg in a shot glass, small bowl, or tea cup.
You can also use tools designed to open soft-boiled eggs. These may look like small scissors, suction cups, bottle openers, or cigar cutters. They’re made to easily slice off and remove the top cap of the egg.
You can also sprinkle the eggs with white pepper and serve the toast with coconut jam.
To make classic toast soldiers, slice the toast into several long strips. You can dip the toast soldiers into the soft-boiled egg yolk.
