Soft-Boiled Eggs
溏心蛋táng xīn dàn
- Time
- 15 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 72 kcal
- Yield
- 1 serving
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.这是一道用普通电锅就能轻松做出的家常蛋料理,蛋黄呈现流动的溏心状态,口感嫩滑香醇。每颗鸡蛋提供约 6 克优质蛋白质,尤其适合健身人群补充营养。制作过程简单明了,只要掌握好加热和静置的时间,新手也能快速上手,全程仅需 大约 15 分钟。

At a glance
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Method5 steps
- 1
Place the Eggs
放置鸡蛋
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.
将鸡蛋放入电锅中。鸡蛋不可互相堆叠,应皆在底部,并留有空间可以晃动
30 sec
- Ensure the eggs are laid flat on the bottom without overlapping to guarantee even heating.确保鸡蛋铺平在底部,不要重叠以保证受热均匀

- 2
Add Water
加水准备
Pour in cold water until it covers the eggs by about 2 cm.
倒入淹过鸡蛋约 2 公分的冷水
30 sec
- The water level must cover the top of the eggs.水量需没过鸡蛋表面

- 3
Heat to a Simmer
加热至微沸
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).
开盖,使用最大功率加热至水滚起(大约 85 - 95 度,稍微滚动,不需完全沸腾)
7 min
- Watch the water temperature closely; it does not need to reach a full boil.注意观察水温,不需要完全沸腾

- 4
Cover and Rest
盖盖静置
Turn off the heat, replace the lid, and let the eggs rest.
关火,盖上盖子,让鸡蛋静置。
6 min
- Rest for 6 minutes for runny yolks, or 10 minutes for fully cooked yolks.想要流动蛋黄静置 6 分钟,想要全熟蛋黄静置 10 分钟

- 5
Cool and Peel
冷冲去壳
Drain the water, rinse the eggs under cold water for about 1 minute, then peel and enjoy.
沥干水分,用冷水冲洗鸡蛋约 1 分钟,即可去壳食用。
1 min
- Rinsing under cold water makes the shells easier to peel.冷水冲洗能让蛋壳更容易剥落

Extra tips
- If you find the eggs are not cooked enough, you can add more water to your liking.如果觉得鸡蛋不够熟的小伙伴可以依照自己的喜好添加更多的水。
- Warning: Soft-boiled eggs carry a risk of Salmonella infection. Resting for less than 5 minutes is not recommended.警告:溏心蛋有沙门氏菌感染的风险。不建议静置 5 分钟以内。
- If you follow this guide and find any issues or areas for improvement, please submit an Issue or Pull Request.如果您遵循本指南的制作流程而发现有问题或可以改进的流程,请提出 Issue 或 Pull request。
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