---
title: "Soft-Boiled Eggs (溏心蛋)"
description: "This is an easy home-cooked egg dish that can be made with a regular electric pot. The yolks remain runny and silky, with a tender, rich flavor. Each egg provides about 6g of high-quality protein, making it especially suitable for fitness enthusiasts looking to boost their nutrition. The process is simple and straightforward—just master the heating and resting times, and even beginners can get it right. The whole process takes only about 15 minutes."
image: "https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/breakfast_tang-xin-dan.jpg"
url: "https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/breakfast_tang-xin-dan/"
---

# Soft-Boiled Eggs

**溏心蛋 · táng xīn dàn**

> Time: 15 min · Difficulty: Medium · Calories: 72 kcal · Serves: 1 serving · Category: [Breakfast](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/c/breakfast/) (早餐)

This is an easy home-cooked egg dish that can be made with a regular electric pot. The yolks remain runny and silky, with a tender, rich flavor. Each egg provides about 6g of high-quality protein, making it especially suitable for fitness enthusiasts looking to boost their nutrition. The process is simple and straightforward—just master the heating and resting times, and even beginners can get it right. The whole process takes only about 15 minutes.

![](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/breakfast_tang-xin-dan.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 1 piece or more Eggs (鸡蛋) — per serving
  - Tip: It is recommended to choose fresh eggs, preferably of raw-consumption grade, to reduce the risk of Salmonella.
- enough to cover Eggs about 2 cm Cold water (冷水) — per serving
  - Tip: Regular tap water or purified water is fine.

## Tools

Electric pot, Stopwatch

## Method (5 steps)

1. **Place the Eggs** — Place the eggs into the electric pot. Do not stack the eggs on top of each other; they should all rest on the bottom with enough space to move slightly.
   - Duration: 30 sec
   - Tip: Ensure the eggs are laid flat on the bottom without overlapping to guarantee even heating.
   ![Step 1: Place the Eggs](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/breakfast_tang-xin-dan/step_1.jpg)
2. **Add Water** — Pour in cold water until it covers the eggs by about 2 cm.
   - Duration: 30 sec
   - Tip: The water level must cover the top of the eggs.
   ![Step 2: Add Water](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/breakfast_tang-xin-dan/step_2.jpg)
3. **Heat to a Simmer** — Remove the lid and heat on maximum power until the water begins to simmer (about 85–95°C, just slightly rolling, not a full boil).
   - Duration: 7 min
   - Tip: Watch the water temperature closely; it does not need to reach a full boil.
   ![Step 3: Heat to a Simmer](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/breakfast_tang-xin-dan/step_3.jpg)
4. **Cover and Rest** — Turn off the heat, replace the lid, and let the eggs rest.
   - Duration: 6 min
   - Tip: Rest for 6 minutes for runny yolks, or 10 minutes for fully cooked yolks.
   ![Step 4: Cover and Rest](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/breakfast_tang-xin-dan/step_4.jpg)
5. **Cool and Peel** — Drain the water, rinse the eggs under cold water for about 1 minute, then peel and enjoy.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Rinsing under cold water makes the shells easier to peel.
   ![Step 5: Cool and Peel](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/breakfast_tang-xin-dan/step_5.jpg)

## Tips

- If you find the eggs are not cooked enough, you can add more water to your liking.
- Warning: Soft-boiled eggs carry a risk of Salmonella infection. Resting for less than 5 minutes is not recommended.
- If you follow this guide and find any issues or areas for improvement, please submit an Issue or Pull Request.

## Overview image

![Soft-Boiled Eggs — ingredients and steps overview](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/overview/breakfast_tang-xin-dan_overview.jpg)

## Source

Recipe text from [HowToCook](https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook), structured by [Vibe Cook](https://github.com/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend). Public domain (Unlicense).

Original: https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook/blob/master/dishes/breakfast/溏心蛋.md

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