Coddled Eggs

We’ve started watching an interesting show on HGTV called “Escape to the Chateau”. It’s about a British couple who bought an old dilapidated chateau in France with the aim to renovate and use as an event destination. See their website here https://thechateau.tv.

In a recent episode, Dick (one of the proprietors) coddled some eggs for breakfast. I had never heard of coddled eggs and my interest was piqued. Coddled eggs reminded me of soft boiled eggs, which I love. They’re just cooked a little differently.

So, I began my quest to acquire some coddlers.

These porcelain coddlers are made by Royal Worchester in the UK. They will accommodate one egg each. To use a coddler, you butter the inside, break an egg into it being careful not to break the yoke and then add anything else you desire…salt, pepper, bacon crumbs, chives, etc. I opted just for salt and pepper.

Set the coddlers into a pot with boiling water with the water level reaching approximately halfway up. Do not immerse totally. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes depending on how done you want the yoke. I personally prefer my yoke runny. I’ll be experimenting with different timings until I reach perfection.

Pull the coddlers out of the pan and remove the lid. Look at that nutritious yummy goodness!

I’ve always liked my soft boiled eggs on toast, so, I made some keto bread just for this occasion. Your first coddled egg only happens once. Make it count!