19 Soft-Boiled Egg Recipes, Because Life Needs Jammy Eggs

Hot damn, jammy eggs are our jam. They pump up the volume on any dish, whether it's a toast, grains, salads, or bowls of ramen. Once you've mastered the the 6 ½-minute soft boil, the possibilities are endless. When in doubt, put a jammy egg on it.
Ted Cavanaugh1/19Jammy Soft-Boiled Eggs
Once you master this easy recipe, you’ll be adding these to everything you make.
2/19Shoyu Ramen
Bringing ramen home takes a trip to an Asian market, three days of work, and your largest pot, but this low-stress (really!) labor of love might be the best soup you'll ever make.
Ted Cavanaugh3/19Whole Grain Salad With Jammy Eggs and Shallot Yogurt
Rye berries are sold with their hull intact, which means they’ll take a bit longer to cook than other grains but will reward your patience with al-dente chewy nuttiness.
Laura Murray4/19Spicy Kimchi Miso Soup
If you like your soup extra spicy, add a bit more gochujang or even a bit of the kimchi juice for an additional kick.
Ted Cavanaugh5/19Blackened Leeks with Asparagus and Boiled Eggs
Blister leeks to transform the crunchy, spicy veggie into something soft and smoky.
Photo by Alex Lau6/19Cold Soba Noodles with Jammy Eggs and Peas
For the best springy texture that won’t fall apart when tossed, look for soba noodles that contain a blend of wheat and buckwheat.
Photo by Alex Lau, Styling by Sue Li7/19Shaved Kohlrabi With Smashed Avocado
Eating clean doesn’t mean missing out on flavor.
Peden & Munk8/19Grilled Halibut Niçoise With Market Vegetables
If it looks good at the market, it will be good in this salad.
Laura Murray9/19Chicken Curry Laksa
A creamy, flavorful noodle soup that you'll crave all year—the secret's in the laksa paste.
Alex Lau10/19Summer Greens with Mustardy Potatoes and Six-Minute Egg
Who said potato salad had to be boring? Or egg salad, for that matter! This deconstructed salad combines the best of both worlds, and is versatile to be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Alex Lau12/19Alt-Grain Porridge with Kimchi and Jammy Eggs
Kimchi gives this porridge recipe a spicy twist, while the 6-minute egg keeps it hearty and perfect for breakfast.
Laura Murray13/19Brassicas Bowl
Don’t skimp on the seeds—lots of crunchy bits throughout keep this salad recipe texturally interesting.

Alex Lau15/19Overnight Oats With Soft-Cooked Egg and Miso-Braised Kale
The components in this recipe sound a little out there, but trust us.
Yossy Arefi16/19Breakfast Porridge with Soft Egg and Pea Shoots
This recipe will convince you that a savory breakfast can be a wonderful thing.
Lennart Weibull17/19Ramen with Smoked Turkey Broth
Check your authenticity meter at the door. This ramen isn’t traditional, but it sure is speedy, and delicious.
Peden + Munk18/19Black Barley with Mushroom Broth
Buy good grains and always soak them. They'll cook more quickly and evenly when hydrated, and the soaking liquid can be used in finished dishes.
Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott19/19Kimchi Fried Rice
Full disclosure: We streamlined and simplified this recipe so that it could be makeable by a home cook. At Baroo, virtually every element on the plate is a product of painstaking labor and time; to taste the original from chef Kwang Uh, get thee to Los Angeles.