Description
A quick and easy side dish featuring eggs marinated in a flavorful soy sauce mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- Cold water
- Ice (for the ice bath)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (regular or low-sodium)
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small red chili (or green chili, thinly sliced)
- 2 scallions (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs: Put eggs in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. Time for about 7 minutes for a soft, jammy yolk, or 9 minutes for a firmer yolk. Do not let them boil too long.
- Shock in Ice Bath: Move eggs to an ice bath immediately to stop cooking and make peeling easier. Let them sit in cold water for at least 5 minutes.
- Peel Carefully: Tap the shell and roll the egg to crack it. Peel under running water if needed to keep the egg white smooth.
- Make the Marinade: Mix soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and honey until the sugar dissolves. Add the minced garlic, sliced chili, and chopped scallions. Add sesame oil and seeds last.
- Marinate the Eggs: Place the peeled eggs in a container and pour the marinade over them so they are half or fully covered. Turn the eggs after a few hours for even soaking.
- Chill for Flavor: Refrigerate the eggs. One hour gives light taste; four to eight hours gives stronger flavor. For best depth, leave overnight.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice the eggs in half and serve over rice, in bowls, or as a snack. Keep some sauce on the side for drizzling if desired.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for more even cooking. Do not overcook to aim for a jammy yolk at about 7 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 185mg