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Marinated Soy Eggs Recipe

If you've ever had a bowl of ramen with a perfectly jammy egg on top, you know how much of a game-changer marinated soy eggs can be.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Chil Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, healthy, vegetarian
Keyword: eggs
Servings: 6
Calories: 130kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 boiled eggs
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1-2 teaspoons red chili pepper flakes (optional for heat)

Instructions

  • Boil enough water in a large pot of water until it reaches a rolling boil.
    eggs in pot
  • Carefully place eggs in the boiling water using a slotted spoon and cook to your desired consistency:
    - Soft boiled egg (jammy eggs): 6-7 minutes
    - Medium-boiled eggs: 8-9 minutes
    - Hard-boiled eggs: 10-12 minutes
  • Transfer eggs immediately into an ice bath or a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • Peel the eggs once cooled.
  • In a medium container, combine soy sauce, water, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil, and chili pepper flakes.
    Marinated Soy Eggs sauce in a container
  • Place eggs in the soy sauce marinade.
    Marinated Soy Eggs in a container
  • Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, for maximum flavor.
    Marinated Soy Eggs
  • Enjoy as a ramen egg, in a ramen bowl, over rice, or as a quick snack!

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Nutrition

Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 1146mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg