Soft-Boiled Eggs (Tangxin Dan)

Soft-Boiled Eggs (Tangxin Dan)

Soft-Boiled Eggs (Tangxin Dan) is a home-style breakfast recipe at difficulty 2/5 (Easy), about 72 kcal. This is a simple home-style egg dish made effortlessly with a standard electric. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.

Difficulty

2 / 5

★★☆☆☆

Easy
Estimated Calories

72 kcal

Ingredients

  • Eggs
  • Electric Rice Cooker
  • Water
  • Stopwatch (Optional)

Steps

  1. Place eggs in the electric rice cooker. The eggs must not be stacked on top of each other; they should all be at the bottom with enough space to shake them.
  2. Pour in cold water, about 2 centimeters deep, enough to cover the eggs.
  3. Remove the lid and heat on maximum power until the water starts to boil (approximately 85–95°C, bubbles rolling but not a full rolling boil).
  4. Turn off the heat, cover the pot with the lid, and let the eggs sit.
  5. If you want a runny egg yolk in the center, let them sit for 6 minutes.
  6. If you want a fully cooked and easily crumbling yolk, let them sit for 10 minutes.
  7. Drain the water and rinse the eggs under cold water for about 1 minute. Peel and serve.

Notes

This is a simple home-style egg dish made effortlessly with a standard electric rice cooker. The yolk presents a soft, flowing consistency with a smooth and creamy texture. Each egg provides approximately 6g of high-quality protein, making it especially suitable for fitness enthusiasts to supplement nutrition. The process is simple and clear; by mastering the heating and resting times, even beginners can get started quickly. The entire process takes roughly 15 minutes.

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★☆
Estimated Calories: 72 kcal

Calculations:
- 1 egg or more (As long as your rice cooker can hold them, you can use as many eggs as you like)
- Cold water, about 2 centimeters deep, to cover the eggs

If you find the eggs are not cooked enough, you can add more water according to your preference.

**Warning** Soft-boiled eggs carry a risk of Salmonella infection. It is not recommended to rest for less than 5 minutes.

If you find problems with the process or areas for improvement while following this guide, please submit an Issue or Pull request.

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