Jammy Eggs: What Are They and Why Are People Obsessed with Them?

Okay, folks, gather around! Today, I’m gonna share my little adventure with making what they call “jammy eggs.” Now, I heard about these things and thought, “Jammy? What’s that all about?” Turns out, it’s just a fancy way of saying eggs that are kinda soft-boiled but with a yolk that’s thick like, well, jam.

So, first off, I grabbed some eggs from my fridge. I always keep a bunch on hand ’cause, you know, eggs are great for just about anything. They are cheap, you know? Anyway, I put some water in a pot, enough to cover the eggs, and set it on the stove. Turned up the heat and waited for it to boil. While waiting, I did other things.

Boiling the Eggs

• Once the water was bubbling, I gently dropped the eggs in. I used a spoon to do this, didn’t want to crack ’em. Key thing here is to not overcrowd the pot. I did about four at a time.
• Then, I set a timer. Now, this is where it gets a bit tricky. For that jammy consistency, you want to boil them for about 6 to 7 minutes. I went with 6 and a half, just to be safe.
• While the eggs were boiling, I prepped an ice bath. Just a big bowl with cold water and lots of ice. This is gonna stop the cooking process right away.

Cooling and Peeling

• When the timer went off, I scooped the eggs out with my trusty spoon and plunked them straight into the ice bath.
• I let them sit there for at least a couple of minutes. You want them nice and cool.
• Peeling was next. I gently tapped each egg on the counter and peeled it under a bit of cold running water. Helps get the shell off without messing up the egg.

And there you have it, jammy eggs! They looked pretty good, if I do say so myself. The whites were set, and when I cut into one, the yolk was this beautiful, thick, kinda gooey consistency. Just like jam, but, you know, egg.

I sprinkled a bit of salt on them, and boy, were they tasty! I put some in a bowl of ramen later, and it was a game-changer. Definitely gonna be making these again. It’s a simple thing, but it really elevates an ordinary dish. Try it out and see for yourselves!