How do you cook a perfect boiled egg?

[Alex W]

well i fancy a boiled egg
but i can never do it right
i like mine runny

any ideas?

ty x

 

[wiseman/guru]

Depends on how high above sea level you stay.
What is your definition of 'perfect'
Soft egg:- 3 minutes. Hard boiled:- 5 minutes.
Boil water with the eggs in, a drop of vinegar (to soften the shell) and a pinch of salt (to raise the temp.)
After 3 minutes rinse under streaming cold water.
Dig out, don't burn your fingers and peel.
(2000ft above sea level.)
Peace.

 

[Mark J]

Boil the water yeah, while boiling put a few shakes of Vinegar into the water, this will stop the egg from breaking, then boil for exactly three minutes

 

[Janey_P]

Get the water to fast boiling point. Drop 2 eggs in and start the timer for 4 minutes exactly.

I do this and I get perfect runny eggs! Dont forget your dippy soldiers!

 

[Kate]

I Pop an egg into a saucepan of water, bring to the boil and cook for
5 minutes

 

[Alycia V]

heres a website it'll show you how

 

[deepak]

keep washed egg in cold water
put the pan on the gas
when it begins to boil
time for 4 minutes
let it cool for 30 seconds
peel and EAT