These Perfect Jammy Eggs boast a silky, custardlike yolk and a tender white, making them an easy yet impossible-to-resist addition to any meal. Whether you’re garnishing a bowl of ramen, putting them on toast or eating them on their own with a sprinkling of salt, they’re always a treat!
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What is a Jammy Egg?
A jammy egg is a soft-boiled egg with a slightly runny, custardy yolk and a firm but tender white. It’s the Goldilocks of eggs, neither hard-boiled nor soft-boiled, and versatile enough that you can use it as an ingredient in a lot of dishes.
Jammy eggs are a very livable egg: Unlike their fully hard-boiled counterparts, they have a rich, creamy center that adds plenty of depth and texture to a meal. They’re also great in ramen, salads and grain bowls and in a pinch they’re perfect eaten with a few flakes of salt and dash of pepper.
To make a jammy egg, you have to time it just so, generally about six to seven minutes in boiling water. After cooking, they’re plunged into an ice bath to halt the cooking process and guarantee a perfectly runny yolk.
Main Ingredients
- Eggs — The central ingredient, delivering protein and a rich, jammy yolk that contributes creaminess to dishes. Newer eggs are best for structure; older eggs peel better.
- Water – The medium that cooks everything evenly and gets the eggs to the right jammy doneness. The water should cover the eggs completely, as this allows for even cooking.
- Ice — to make an ice bath that will cool the eggs quickly after boiling them. This halts the cooking process in its tracks, helping the yolk from getting too firm and making peeling simpler.
- Salt (optional) – More for the flavor of the eggs. Others also add salt to the boiling water — and it doesn’t really change the actual cooking process.
- Vinegar (optional) — Helps prevent egg whites from leaking out if a shell cracks while boiling. It can also slightly soften the eggshell, for an easier peel, particularly for very fresh eggs.
Instructions To Make Jammy Eggs
- Boil the water — Fill a pot with enough water to cover the eggs by at least an inch. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the eggs — Gently lower the eggs into the boiling water with a spoon to avoid cracking.
- Set your timer — 6 to 7 minutes: How long for a perfectly jammy yolk.
- Fill a bowl with ice water – While your eggs cook, place ice and cold water in a large bowl.
- Transfer to ice bath Once the timer goes off, use a slotted spoon to immediately transfer the eggs into the ice water to halt the cooking process.
- Let them cool — Place the eggs in the ice bath for 5 minutes so that they’re easy to peel.
- Peel – You can lightly tap the eggshells on the surface of the counter, roll them lightly, or peel under running water for best results.
- Serve and enjoy — Halve the jammy eggs, sprinkle with salt and add to your favorite dishes!
Pro Tips
- Use a Slotted Spoon — Lower the eggs gently into the boiling water with a slotted spoon to avoid cracking and help the cooking run evenly.
- Peeling Under Running Water – When the eggs are cracked and peeled under the stream of water, the shell is loosened, and provide facilities to peel eggs easily.
- Use Room-Temperature Eggs — Allowing eggs to sit at room temperature for a short time before boiling minimizes the chance they will crack and ensures they will cook more evenly.
Serving Suggestions
- Ramen Topping — You have to have a jammy egg in a bowl of ramen, so you can add creamy richness to that flavor-packed broth. To add additional depth, marinate the peeled eggs in a soy sauce mixture before serving.
- Avocado Toast Upgrade: Top slices of jammy eggs on avocado toast, then finish with sea salt, black pepper and chili flakes. Or drizzle hot honey or a splash of lemon juice on top for gourmet flair.
- Salads & Grain Bowls — Jammy eggs add creaminess and protein to salads, grain bowls and poke bowls. Toss them with leafy greens, quinoa or farro and dress with a tangy vinaigrette.
- Breakfast or Brunch Plate – You can serve it alongside crispy toast, roasted potatoes, and sautéed spinach, for a balanced, satisfying breakfast. Add smoked salmon or cheese for a decadent touch.
- Asian-Inspired Rice & Noodle Dishes — Something jammy brings fried rice, soba noodles or congee to life. Drizzle with soy sauce or sesame oil before serving for a deeper layer of umami flavor.
- Quick & Flavorful Snack — Eat jammy eggs by themselves with flaky salt, freshly ground pepper or everything bagel seasoning. You can also dunk them in a blend of soy sauce and chili oil for some extra heat.
Storage
To store jammy eggs, leave them unpeeled in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. If they are already peeled, though, keep them in a covered container with a damp paper towel so that they don’t dry out. For marinated jammy eggs, soak them in a mixture of soy sauce and refrigerate for a maximum of 3 days to deepen their taste. Keeping them cold and not letting them sit out for too long will increase its freshness.
Frequently Asked Questions
After boiling, placing the eggs in an ice bath prevents them from continuing to cook and the yolk from hardening too much. It even loosens the shell, making removing it a lot easier.
Freezing jammy eggs isn’t advised — the texture of both yolk and white turns from creamy to rubbery and watery upon thawing. To keep them fresh, please put them in refrigerator and eat them within 2-3 days.
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Recipe
How to Make Perfect Jammy Eggs (Perfect Everytime!)
INGREDIENTS
- 4 eggs
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Boil the water — Fill a pot with enough water to cover the eggs by at least an inch. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the eggs — Gently lower the eggs into the boiling water with a spoon to avoid cracking.
- Set your timer — 6 to 7 minutes: How long for a perfectly jammy yolk.
- Fill a bowl with ice water – While your eggs cook, place ice and cold water in a large bowl.
- Transfer to ice bath Once the timer goes off, use a slotted spoon to immediately transfer the eggs into the ice water to halt the cooking process.
- Let them cool — Place the eggs in the ice bath for 5 minutes so that they’re easy to peel.
- Peel – You can lightly tap the eggshells on the surface of the counter, roll them lightly, or peel under running water for best results.
- Serve and enjoy — Halve the jammy eggs, sprinkle with salt and add to your favorite dishes!
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