Description
Delightful soy sauce eggs with a perfect balance of salty sweetness and creamy yolks, ideal as a snack or topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons mirin or vinegar
- Optional: garlic, ginger, or scallions
Instructions
- Boil the eggs in a pot filled with cold water until gently boiling.
- Cook for 6-7 minutes for soft-boiled, or longer for firmer yolks.
- Prepare an ice bath to immediately cool the eggs.
- Peel the cooled eggs and set aside.
- Mix soy sauce, water, and mirin in a bowl. Add optional aromatics if desired.
- Submerge the peeled eggs in the marinade and let soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve by slicing the eggs in half and garnish with sesame seeds or green onions.
Notes
For the best flavor, allow eggs to soak longer or overnight. Consider variations with sriracha for a spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: soy sauce egg, Japanese snack, protein-rich snack, simple recipe, marinade egg