What Walton Goggins Ate on the Set of White Lotus Season 3 To Transform Into His Character

Season 3 of  The White Lotus on HBO has riveted fans with its  cool new cast and ongoing drama. But  Walton Goggins ' Rich Hatchett has been one of the more mysterious characters with his constant grumpiness and intense backstory.

Now, the 53-year-old actor has shared that he consistently ate a specific high-protein breakfast while on set in Thailand in order to ready his body to become Hatchett. "I may have an extreme  White Lotus diet," Goggins told Us Weekly . "I'm not a big breakfast guy, so I try to mini-fast at least three or four times a week."

When he did eat around one in the afternoon, Goggins says he had two "nine-minute boiled eggs." Goggins' go-to meal is highly specific and even a little mysterious, which honestly is extremely on-brand for his White Lotus character. Why  boiled eggs ? Why nine minutes? Here's what you need to know.

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What Makes Walton Goggins' White Lotus Breakfast So Special?

Walton Goggins chose this breakfast specifically to prepare for his character's storyline and to ensure he was felt and looked his best for the role. Even if you don't have specific health goals, though, his go-to combination is actually not a bad breakfast.

Eggs have about 4 grams of protein each, and hard-boiling them means you're not adding in any butter or oil.  Boiled eggs are also convenient to eat on the go, and these can be prepped in advance for a quick meal you can grab when hunger strikes. Goggins said he avoided bread to go easy on the carbs, but opted for  avocado as an egg accompaniment instead. "And then a sensible dinner around five o'clock that involves some protein," he said.  Ultimately, Goggins said that he focused on "keeping it light" with his meals.

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How to Make Walton Goggins' White Lotus Breakfast

This breakfast is incredibly easy to pull off. Just put two eggs in a pot of water on a stovetop and bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat and let the water simmer for nine minutes, before removing the eggs and peeling off the shell. While your eggs cook, you can slice an avocado to serve alongside them.

The right way to hard boil an egg has been debated for years, but most culinary professionals agree that eight to 10 minutes will give you the perfect consistency. At nine minutes, Goggins' dish is right in the middle of that.

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A Few Tips to Keep in Mind When Making Walton Goggins' White Lotus Breakfast

There are a few things to have in mind if you plan to have Goggins'  White Lotus breakfast:

• Use a timer.Hard boiled eggs can be tricky to get right, making it important to keep an eye on the time while you cook. You can use an egg timer or just set a countdown on your phone to get the timing right.

• Add some vegetables.While Goggins' go-to meal has a little protein, putting vegetables on your plate will help round things out nutritionally. Sauteed spinach or broccoli with a little garlic would go great here.

• Don't forget seasoning!Add a sprinkle of salt to the finished eggs and avocado, and you're good to go.

Like I said, even Goggins points out that his breakfast was "extreme." But if you want to see what it's like to get the full  White Lotus effect, there's no harm in trying it safely. 

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