Soft-Boiled Egg and Mashed Potato Plate
PakistaniSeniorsDesi eggsEasy
Soft-boiled eggs served over buttery mashed potato — a mild, comforting plate that is easy to chew and gentle on the stomach.
Prep time5 min
Cook time15 min
Total time20 min
Servings2
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- A pinch of black pepper
Method
- Boil the potatoes in salted water for 12–15 minutes until very soft, then drain.
- Mash the potatoes with milk, butter and salt until smooth and lump-free.
- In the same water, boil the eggs for 6 minutes for soft yolks, then cool, peel and halve.
- Spoon the mash onto plates and arrange the egg halves on top.
- Sprinkle a little black pepper and serve warm.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)280 kcal
Protein (estimate)12 g
Fat (estimate)12 g
Carbs (estimate)30 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Mash the potatoes while hot for the smoothest texture. Food safety: boil the eggs until the whites are fully set. Allergens: contains egg and milk. Substitute: use shakarkandi (sweet potato) instead of potato, or skip the pepper for a milder plate. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values.