Nutritious & Simple Soy-Braised Eggs Recipe
Easy and Delicious Soy-Braised Eggs: A Perfect Side Dish
Make delicious soy-braised eggs with this simple recipe, perfect as a nutritious side dish for kids or a staple for your meal prep. It’s easy and quick to make!
Main Ingredients- 8 Eggs
- 3 Bay Leaves
Braising Sauce- 4 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (Rice Wine)
- 3 Tbsp Corn Syrup (or Oligosaccharide)
- 1/2 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Cup Water (approx. 200ml)
- 4 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (Rice Wine)
- 3 Tbsp Corn Syrup (or Oligosaccharide)
- 1/2 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Cup Water (approx. 200ml)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Take 8 eggs out of the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes. This helps prevent cracking during boiling and ensures even cooking.
Step 2
Fill a pot with plenty of water and bring it to a rolling boil. Carefully place the eggs into the boiling water using a ladle. Adding a few drops of vinegar to the water makes peeling the shells much easier. Boil the eggs for 8 minutes. Once boiled, immediately transfer them to cold water to cool down, then gently peel off the shells.
Step 3
In a bowl, combine 4 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp mirin, 3 Tbsp corn syrup (or oligosaccharide), and 1/2 Tbsp sugar. Stir well with a spoon to create the delicious braising sauce.
Step 4
Arrange the peeled hard-boiled eggs at the bottom of a pot. Pour the prepared soy sauce mixture evenly over the eggs. Add 1 cup of water (about 200ml, using a paper cup as a measure).
Step 5
Add 3 bay leaves to the pot for a fragrant aroma. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and simmer for 5 minutes. During simmering, ladle some of the soy sauce mixture over the eggs occasionally. This helps the eggs absorb the flavor and develop a beautiful color and sheen.
Step 6
Remove the pot from the heat after simmering for 5 minutes. Let the soy-braised eggs cool down slightly before cutting. Cutting or halving them when completely cooled will prevent them from breaking and maintain their shape beautifully. You can also serve them whole.
Step 7
And there you have it – your nutritious and delicious soy-braised eggs are ready! The savory and sweet flavor is a perfect match for rice, so enjoy your meal!
