Boiled eggs marinated in sweetened soy sauce for any time of day!
If youre in a rush to eat them, its okay to marinate them for less time.
Just drizzle the eggs with some of the marinade while you enjoy them.
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Otherwise, serve them chilled as a snack or on top ofriceor noodle soup.
The Many Varieties of Soy Sauce Eggs
Soy sauce eggs are common in several Asian cuisines.
The simplest versions are marinated or braised in plain soy sauce.
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Some are sweetened or include alcohol, usually sake or rice wine.
Others are infused with aromatics, from garlic and ginger to 5-spice seasoning.
Just cover the pot and set the timer.
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I also find that steamed eggs are easier to peel.
Its not a bad thing, just different.
The eggs may get too salty after 24 hours.
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Here are other ways to enjoy them:
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Set aside to cool.
Cover the saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Cover the saucepan and steam the eggs over medium-high heat for 6 to 7 minutes.
For a custardy, almost runny yolk, go for 6 minutes.
7 minutes will give you a slightly firmer but still jammy yolk.
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Don’t guess the time!
There should be enough water that the eggs are fully submerged.
As soon as it comes up to a boil, carefully add the eggs and cook for 7 minutes.
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While the eggs are cooking, make an ice bath.
Peel the egg starting at the wide bottom end.
Thats where the air pocket divot is, making it easier to peel.
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Dip the eggs into the ice bath to rinse off any stuck-on eggshells.
Set the peeled eggs on a paper towel and pat them dry.
The eggs will become saltier in the marinade so dont let them sit longer than 24 hours.
Leftovers should be removed from the marinade and kept in a container with a tight-fitting lid.
Dont discard the marinadeits delicious drizzled over rice.
Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
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