gently cooked eggs
noun phraseUK /ˈdʒɛntli kʊkt ɛɡz/
US /ˈdʒɛntli kʊkt ɛɡz/
Eggs cooked slowly over low heat so they stay soft.
For breakfast, she made gently cooked eggs with buttered toast.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Eggs prepared with care and a soft, creamy texture.
The chef's gently cooked eggs were silky and rich.
3. A cooking style that avoids high heat to keep eggs tender.
Gently cooked eggs take longer but never turn rubbery.
4. Eggs served runny or slightly set, often for dipping.
He likes gently cooked eggs with soldiers for dipping.