Description
Marinated Soy Eggs are a flavorful and versatile snack or addition to meals, featuring boiled eggs soaked in a savory soy sauce-based marinade with garlic, green onions, and a hint of sweetness and spice. These eggs are perfect for ramen bowls, rice dishes, or as a tasty protein-rich snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 6 boiled eggs
Marinade
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup water
- â…“ 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 Eggs: Boil enough water in a large pot until it reaches a rolling boil. Carefully place eggs in the boiling water using a slotted spoon and cook to your desired consistency: soft boiled (6-7 minutes), medium boiled (8-9 minutes), or hard boiled (10-12 minutes).
- Ice Bath: Transfer the eggs immediately into an ice bath or bowl of cold water to stop cooking and cool them down.
- Peel Eggs: Once cooled, peel the eggs carefully.
- Prepare Marinade: In a medium container, combine soy sauce, water, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sliced green onions, sesame seeds, sesame oil, and chili pepper flakes if using.
- Marinate Eggs: Place the peeled eggs into the soy sauce marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged for even flavor absorption.
- Refrigerate: Refrigerate the marinated eggs for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to maximize flavor infusion.
- Serve: Enjoy the marinated soy eggs as a ramen egg in noodle bowls, over rice, or as a quick, flavorful snack.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by using more or less honey or maple syrup.
- For spicier eggs, increase the amount of red chili flakes or add fresh chili slices.
- The eggs can be stored in the marinade for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- If you prefer a softer or firmer egg yolk, adjust the boiling time accordingly.
- Use a container that seals well to prevent the marinade from absorbing other refrigerator odors.
