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    Coffee Shop Style Half Boiled Eggs Recipe

    Last Updated On: Aug 1, 2025 by Aarthi

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    Half Boiled Eggs Recipe with step by step pictures. Learn to make this half boiled eggs which is served in Singapore & Malaysia coffee shop (kopitiam) with this very easy recipe.

    Half Boiled Eggs

    I first had this in malaysia, in a coffee shop. It is a popular breakfast dish from malaysia. Usually served with kaya toast & white coffee. Some may feel grossed out seeing the half cooked wobbly eggs but it is a pure delight to eat.

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    Half boiled eggs are usually served with a drizzle of soy sauce and sprinkled with a dash of white pepper powder.

    What are Half boiled eggs?

    Half boiled eggs are eggs cooked until the whites are just set and the yolks remain wobbly. The eggs are actually cooked by soaking it in hot boiling water for certain amount of time. Half boiled Eggs are cracked directly into a serving bowl and served with a drizzle of soy sauce and white pepper.

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    Half Boiled Eggs (Step by Step Pictures)

    1)Take eggs in a heat safe bowl.

    2)Bring water to a full boil.

    3)pour water over the eggs. Cover the pot with a lid, leave to sit covered for 8 minutes.

    4)Once 8 minutes is up. Remove the eggs from the hot water and immerse in cold water and let it sit in the cold water for 2 minutes.

    5)Meanwhile toast some bread until crispy. Spread generous amount of butter on the bread. Brew some coffee.

    6)At the time of serving, take the eggs from water and crack into individual bowl. Drizzle with soy sauce. Sprinkle with black pepper and salt.

    7)Serve with toasted bread.

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    Half Boiled Eggs (Singapore Coffee Shop Recipe)

    Half Boiled Eggs Recipe with step by step pictures. Learn to make this half boiled eggs which is served in Singapore & Malaysia coffee shop (kopitiam) with this very easy recipe.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 minutes mins
    Total Time 13 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine Malaysian, Singapore
    Servings 1 servings
    Calories 358 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 Eggs
    • 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce
    • ½ teaspoon White Pepper
    • 2 Bread
    • 2 teaspoon Butter

    Instructions
     

    • Bring water to a full boil. Take eggs in a heat safe bowl. Pour the boiling water over the eggs and cover them with a lid. Set a timer for 8 mins and Leave them aside.
    • Once 8 mins is up, remove the eggs and gently place them in a bowl of cold water and leave them for 2 mins.
    • Meanwhile toast some bread and spread butter over it. Cut into strips.
    • Make some coffee.
    • Now take a serving dish. Crack open eggs into the bowl, drizzle with soy sauce and white pepper.
    • Serve with toasted bread.

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    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Half Boiled Eggs (Singapore Coffee Shop Recipe)
    Serving Size
     
    1 servings
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    358
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    19
    g
    29
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    8
    g
    50
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.4
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    349
    mg
    116
    %
    Sodium
     
    789
    mg
    34
    %
    Potassium
     
    216
    mg
    6
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    28
    g
    9
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    4
    g
    4
    %
    Protein
     
    18
    g
    36
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    726
    IU
    15
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    0.3
    mg
    0
    %
    Calcium
     
    126
    mg
    13
    %
    Iron
     
    4
    mg
    22
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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