gently boiled eggs
noun phraseUK /ˈdʒɛntli bɔɪld ɛɡz/
US /ˈdʒɛntli bɔɪld ɛɡz/
Eggs cooked in hot water for a short time so the inside stays soft.
For breakfast, she made gently boiled eggs and toast.
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2. Eggs cooked with care over low heat so they do not crack or overcook.
The chef prepared gently boiled eggs to keep the yolks perfectly runny.
3. A mild way to describe eggs that are not fully hard-cooked.
He prefers gently boiled eggs rather than hard-boiled ones.
4. Eggs simmered slowly as part of a delicate dish.
The salad was topped with gently boiled eggs and fresh herbs.