Soft Boiled Quail Eggs are a jammy, delicious treat that add protein to salads, hors d'oeuvres, avocado toast, and more. Use our precise cooking method to achieve perfect soft egg yolks and silky egg whites.
Boil the water - Bring a pot of water to a soft boil on medium heat. Lower the heat if the water reaches a rapid boil.
6 quail eggs
Cook the eggs - Use a spoon to carefully lower the eggs at the same time in the water and cook for 2 ½ minutes exactly for soft-boiled.
Fill a bowl with ice water - As the eggs cook on the stovetop, fill a bowl with cold water and ice. The bowl of ice water stops the eggs from cooking and will preserve the soft yolk. If you don't have ice water, use very cold running water.
ice, water
Cool the eggs - Once the timer pings, immediately use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs and transfer them into the bowl of ice water. Let the eggs sit in the ice water for a few minutes before you peel them. This will help the peels come right off.
Crack the eggshells - Using a spoon, lightly tap each egg to crack the shell. The shell should easily peel off once the egg is cooled. Enjoy whole or slice in half and season as desired.
Figure out what you want to make with your jammy quail eggs before you start making them so your eggs are ready at the same time as your other food and you can enjoy everything hot and fresh.
These eggs are the perfect size for small dogs, feel free to give them one soft boiled egg as a treat. Our dogs love them!
Let the eggs sit on the counter for about 10 minutes to let them reach room temperature. If the eggs are cold and right out of the fridge, they will crack when lowered into the hot water. If you don't have time to let your eggs get to room temperature on their own, fill a bowl with tepid water (not hot) and let the eggs sit in the water for a few minutes to expedite the temperature change.
Quail eggs are best enjoyed soft-boiled; however, for a firmer yolk, cook for 3 ½ minutes for hard boiled.
Use a spoon to carefully lower the eggs at the same time so they can all cook evenly.