How to Coddle an Egg

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  • YIELDS | 1 EGG
  • PREP TIME | 5 MINS
  • COOK TIME | 1 MIN PLUS 2 MINS CHILL TIME
coddled egg on a wooden cutting board
There is no denying the flavor impact delivered from a perfectly coddled egg. They add silky texture to all kinds of dressings, plus who doesn’t love the umami bomb that comes from a warm and gooey egg dripping off the side of a sandwich or pizza?

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • Ice
  • Water

Instructions

  1. Bring a small pot of water to boiling.
  2. Set up an ice bath (lots of ice and cold water in a bowl).
  3. When water begins to boil, submerge whole egg into the pot for exactly 1 minute.
  4. Remove and immediately place in an ice bath for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Remove and use in place of raw egg.