soft-boil

American  

[sawft-boil, soft-] / ˈsɔftˈbɔɪl, ˈsɒft- /

verb (used with object)

1. to boil (an egg) just long enough for the yolk and white to partially solidify, usually three or four minutes.

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Example Sentences

Or a cup of rice, a pint of dried lentils, a few eggs she can soft-boil.

From New York Times

The six-minute egg was an especially creamy specimen, if you're into a soft-boil.

From Salon

I usually soft-boil an egg and add this garlic chili crunch that we make at Hunky Dory.

From New York Times

The six-minute egg was an especially creamy specimen, if you’re into a soft-boil.

From Slate

Note: There are many ways to sous vide eggs, including the 63°F poached/soft-boil, and the 75°F version.

From Slate