How to Cook Eggs, 7 Everyday Methods (Soft Boiled to French Omelet)

Soft boiled eggs are warm and comforting. The yolk stays creamy inside the shell.

1. Place cold eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
2. Bring to a gentle boil on medium heat.
3. When boiling starts, cook for about 6 and a half minutes.
4. Move eggs into cold water for 2 minutes, then peel and enjoy.

Slow cooking gives soft and creamy scrambled eggs. Most dryness happens because of high heat.

1. Use low heat. Scrambled eggs prefer gentle cooking.
2. Add about half a tablespoon of butter to the skillet for 4 eggs.
3. Whisk eggs in a bowl until yolks and whites mix well.
4. Pour into warm skillet and stir slowly until just set and still soft.

Over easy eggs have cooked whites and a runny yolk. The secret is low heat and patience.

1. Melt a little butter in a non-stick skillet on low heat.
2. Crack egg into skillet and cook until whites turn opaque.
3. Gently flip and cook briefly until the top sets but yolk stays soft.

Poached eggs look special but are easy with a little care. Use fresher eggs for a neater shape.

1. Fill saucepan with water 5 to 6 cm deep. Add 1 tbsp white vinegar and a pinch of salt.
2. Heat until you see small bubbles (not strong boiling).
3. Crack egg into a small bowl, then gently slide into water.
4. Cook about 3 minutes until white sets and yolk stays soft.

Crispy fried eggs have golden edges and rich flavour. Balance heat so whites crisp without burning.

1. Warm a little butter in a skillet on medium heat.
2. Crack egg into skillet. When edges start to sizzle, reduce heat to low.
3. Cook until yolk reaches the firmness you like and edges turn golden.

This omelet is soft inside and smooth outside. It feels like a restaurant breakfast at home.

1. Whisk eggs until the mixture looks smooth and even.
2. Heat non-stick skillet on medium-low and add butter (no strong sizzling).
3. Pour eggs and stir gently and continuously with a spatula.
4. When eggs start to set but remain soft, stop stirring and rest 1 minute off heat.
5. Tilt pan and roll omelet into a long shape. Slide onto plate and lightly salt.

Hard boiled eggs are perfect for salads, sandwiches, and lunch boxes.

1. Place eggs in saucepan in a single layer and cover with cold water.
2. Bring to a full boil on medium heat.
3. Once boiling, cook for about 10 minutes.
4. Move eggs into cold water, cool, then peel and serve or store in the fridge.