Description
A comforting dish featuring soft-boiled eggs marinated in a delicious soy sauce brine, delivering a unique umami flavor that evokes warm memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large fresh eggs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup mirin
- 1/2 cup water
- Optional: minced garlic, ginger, or sliced green onions
Instructions
- Soft-boil the eggs: In a pot of boiling water, gently add the eggs and cook for about 6-7 minutes for a slightly runny yolk.
- Prepare the brine: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, and water in equal parts. If desired, add minced garlic, ginger, or sliced green onions.
- Cool and peel the eggs: Transfer the cooked eggs to an ice bath to halt the cooking process. Once cool, carefully peel the eggs.
- Marinate: Place the peeled eggs in the brining mixture, ensuring they’re submerged. Allow them to marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results.
- Serve: Enjoy the Soy Sauce Eggs on rice or alongside sautéed vegetables, drizzled with sesame oil.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider using duck eggs or other seasonings. Avoid overcooking the eggs and don’t skip the ice bath.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Keywords: Soy Sauce Egg, Soft-Boiled Egg, Asian Cuisine, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe