Boil your kettle. Place the egg in a lidded saucepan, then very slowly pour boiling water into the pan so that it comes halfway up the side of the eggs. Turn the heat on and continue to boil for another minute, then turn the heat off and put the lid on the pan. Put a timer on for 8 minutes, or 10 minutes for larger eggs. The egg will cook in the residual heat.

Meanwhile, snap the tough ends off the asparagus. When the timer goes off, scoop the egg out and pop into an eggcup. Plunge the asparagus into the boiling water and turn the heat back on to medium for 3-4 minute.

Bash around the top of the eggs with a teaspoon and slice off the top. The yolk should be a little soft, perfect for dipping.

This is one of the simplest but most fun egg recipes for toddlers!

Let your little ones explore dipping their asparagus soldiers in the egg. Dippy eggs make a wonderful tactile supper, best eaten with the fingers! Little spoons can be used to scoop out the eggs. Simply let your little ones practice with a spoon, and help when needed.

Now you know how to make dippy eggs, why not add some toasted bread for left over egg if gluten isn't a problem? Harder boiled eggs can also be peeled, sliced and served alongside the asparagus, making this egg recipe suitable for babies too.