Germans eat soft boiled eggs for breakfast on a regular basis. There is a whole cult of egg cups, egg warmers, individual salt shakers, egg timers and punches, etc. But the minimum that you need for soft boiled eggs is:
- An egg
- A pan of boiling water
- A sharp pin or punch
- A clock or timer or instinct for time
- Salt or salt substitute
Nice to haves are:
- Egg cups - these hold the egg upright and can be very cute or color coordinated.
- Egg spoons - small spoons that fit inside the top of an egg.
- Egg warmers - small caps that fit over the egg. Often handmade in various whimsical shapes from felt or yarn. See Flickr photos of egg warmers.
