Description
A delightful Soy Sauce Egg, rich in umami flavor, perfect as a side dish or a starring role on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (light or dark)
- 1/2 cup mirin
- 1/2 cup water
- Optional: minced garlic, grated ginger, or scallions
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together equal parts soy sauce, mirin, and water. Add garlic or ginger if desired.
- Boil the Eggs: Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil. Carefully lower in the eggs and boil for 6-7 minutes.
- Cooling Down: Transfer the eggs to an ice bath for 5-10 minutes.
- Peeling: Gently tap each egg to crack the shell and peel under running water.
- Marinate: Place the peeled eggs in the soy sauce mixture and soak for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve: Remove eggs from marinade, slice in half, and serve on rice, in ramen, or as is.
Notes
For a firmer yolk, boil eggs for 8-9 minutes. Marinate longer for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: soy sauce eggs, Asian side dish, protein snacks, umami flavor, easy recipes