Soy sauce eggs, a staple in many Asian cuisines, are a delightful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or part of a main meal. The combination of soy sauce, spices, and eggs creates a flavorful and savory dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer your eggs hard-boiled, soft-boiled, or somewhere in between, there is a soy sauce egg recipe that is perfect for you. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that is sure to become a family favorite.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
SOY SAUCE EGGS
These are inspired by the soy sauce eggs I always have at Momofuku Noodle Bar. They are perfect as a snack, part of breakfast, with a nice bowl of rice, in your zhuzhed up instant ramen, in your zhuzhed up instant naengmyeon... just anything.
Provided by Soma R.
Categories Asian
Time 3h
Yield 6 eggs
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1) Medium boil eggs: bring a pot of water up to a rolling boil. Gently place 6 eggs into boiling water and set time for 7 minutes and 30 seconds. Prepare ice bath for eggs. When time goes off, use large spoon/ladle to place eggs into ice bath. Let eggs cool down for however long you need to in order to be able to peel the eggs. This can be done ahead of time.
- 2) In a medium bowl or tupperware, pour in soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, and water if you need it. Mix thoroughly.
- 3) Place peeled eggs into the marinade. The eggs should be completely submerged. If there are white bits peaking out, no worries. Those eggs will just need to be rotated through out the 2 hour time frame that we will let these sit in the soy sauce mixture.
- 4) Check on the eggs every 30-minutes to check on the coloring of the egg whites. Rotate the eggs that are sticking out a bit if you want even coloring.
- 5) Take the eggs out of the soy sauce mixture once they reach the coloring you want. In my experience, the darker the egg white, the more the soy sauce mixture has penetrated the egg. You do not want it to penetrate too much in order to maintain the integrity of your medium boil. Some recipes for soy sauce eggs will tell you do let them sit overnight, but you would need to use a very very VERY light soy sauce.
- 6) When the eggs are to your satisfaction - I like to leave mine in for two hours, rotating my eggs at the top every 30 minutes - take out the egg and serve! These are good in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can reuse the soy sauce mixture a few times as long as there are not any egg bits in it. If you need a snack or an appetizer, serve the eggs cut in half with a sprinkle of Vietnamese fried onions or the fried shallots you can get at Trader Joe's (kind of like French's Fried Onions but thinner) and some chopped scallions.
NONA'S SOY SAUCE EGGS - RAMEN EGGS
A very simple recipe using my favorite food, soy sauce, for marinating boiled eggs. You can eat these eggs simply sliced or whole. I admit, I love these eggs served simply or in ramen and have them often in my refrigerator for a quick snack. If you like you can add many other ingredients to the marinade such as garlic, gochujang, miso, tobandjan, tenmenjan, tabasco or other hot sauces. These eggs are often served in ramen in Japan. For an authentic Japanese ramen style eggs, boil for 6-7 minutes only for softer yolk.
Provided by Rinshinomori
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 9m
Yield 6 eggs
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place the eggs in a sauce pan. Cover with enough water so that eggs are submerged and bring the water to boil.
- As soon as the water comes to boil, turn off the heat and cover the pan. Let it sit 8 to 9 minutes. If you like less cooked eggs such as in ramen style eggs, let it sit 6 minutes only for softer yolk.
- Plunge the eggs in cold water and crack the shell all around and soak in cold water for 5 minutes or so (this makes it easier to peel). Shell the eggs under running water. I find peeling from the the pointed side of the egg first makes it easier to peel.
- Combine vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil in a small pan and heat to boiling. As soon as it boils, remove from heat and let it cool a bit. Place the eggs in a large plastic bag or a plastic container and pour the marinade in and marinate for at least 24 hours, moving the eggs around from time to time.
- Remove the eggs and cut in half length ways. Serve simply or top with condiments of your choice such as a bit of mayo, softened cream cheese, etc.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.1, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 211.5, Sodium 405.2, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 6.9
MING'S SESAME TOFU AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SOY SAUCE EGGS
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together vinegar, soy, tahini, sesame oil, and sugar. Drizzle in canola oil to emulsify. Season. Toss with scallions, tofu, mushrooms, and cucumbers. Check for flavor. Plate salad and garnish with wedges of soy sauce eggs.
- Soft boil the eggs to the just-coagulated stage, and placed immediately in cold water.
- Tap eggs gently all over to cover with cracks.
- Add the eggs to pot filled with 1 cup soy sauce and 1 cup water (enough to cover 6 eggs), 1 slice of ginger, and half teaspoon of five-spice powder. Simmer over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes, then let steep for another 1/2 hour.
- Crack open the eggs and peel them, then slice into wedges.
RAMEN EGGS AKA SOY SAUCE EGGS
To me, these are almost a guilty pleasure, maybe it's because I feel so indulgent when I eat them! I love them simply halved, sprinkled with salt and ground black pepper and eaten with some toast. Enjoy!
Provided by Sylvia Waldsmith
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 3h10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Bring a pot of water (enough water that will cover the six eggs) to a full boil over medium high heat. Carefully add cold eggs to the water and cover.
- 2. While eggs boil, mix together water, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce and scallions in a medium bowl or quart size resealable bag. Set aside.
- 3. At the end of 6 minutes, 50 seconds (trust me), drain pot and place eggs in the ice bath. As soon as you can touch the eggs, peel them in the ice bath and place them in the soy sauce mixture. Place a plate on top to keep them fully submerged.
- 4. Place in refrigerator for 2 to 6 hours (the longer you let them it, the saltier they will be). The eggs will keep up to a month in a tightly sealed container (they won't last that long....you'll have eaten them and made another batch....or two.....or three!)
- 5. Serve halved or sliced, sprinkled with some fancy sea salt (or not so fancy kosher salt) and ground black pepper. Chop them up and place on a salad or a sandwich or serve with some crunchy toast! Serve on top of a bowl of chicken soup or ramen soup.
Tips:
- Use fresh eggs: Fresh eggs will have a better flavor and texture than older eggs.
- Use a high-quality soy sauce: The quality of the soy sauce will make a big difference in the flavor of the eggs. Look for a soy sauce that is made with whole soybeans and has a rich, umami flavor.
- Marinate the eggs for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the soy sauce to penetrate the eggs and give them a deeper flavor. You can marinate the eggs for up to 24 hours, but 30 minutes is the minimum amount of time needed to get a good flavor.
- Bring the eggs to room temperature before cooking: This will help them cook evenly. You can bring the eggs to room temperature by placing them in a bowl of warm water for 10 minutes.
- Cook the eggs over medium-low heat: This will help prevent them from overcooking and becoming tough. Cook the eggs for 7-8 minutes, or until they are cooked through. You can check to see if the eggs are cooked by inserting a toothpick into the center. If the toothpick comes out clean, the eggs are cooked.
Conclusion:
Soy sauce eggs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be enjoyed as a quick and healthy meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of soy sauce eggs that will be sure to please everyone.
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