Savory and Sweet Soy-Braised Eggs
6 Hearty Side Dishes for Your Son Living Away From Home
After spending a wonderful time at home with my daughter, who visited after a long time, I asked her to take some side dishes for her brother who lives away for school. She agreed to take them on the bus. I happily made these dishes for her. This soy-braised egg dish, with its perfect balance of savory and sweet, is incredibly delicious and pairs perfectly with rice! It’s a substantial home-style dish that will keep your son well-fed.
Seasoned Winter Cress Ingredients- Winter cress 150g
- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Sesame oil, a little
Bean Sprout Salad Ingredients- Bean sprouts 1 bag
- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Sesame oil, a little
King Oyster Mushroom and Celery Stir-fry Ingredients- King oyster mushroom 1
- Celery 1 stalk
- Onion 1/2
- Carrot 1/4
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Water 2 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Sesame oil
- Cooking oil, a little
Shredded Dried Pollock Salad Ingredients- Shredded dried pollock 150g
- Gochujang (red chili paste) 2 Tbsp
- Mayonnaise 2 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 2 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds 1 Tbsp
- Rice syrup (Jocheong) 2 Tbsp
- Water 3 Tbsp
Tuna and Kimchi Stir-fry Ingredients- Canned tuna 1 can
- Aged kimchi 1/4 head
- Scallions 20g
- Minced garlic 2 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds 2 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 2 Tbsp
Soy-Braised Eggs Ingredients- Eggs 15
- Soy sauce 1 cup (200ml)
- Water 1 cup (200ml)
- Rice syrup (Jocheong) 1 cup (200ml)
- Toasted sesame seeds 3 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 3 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 2 Tbsp
- Onion 1/2
- Scallions 30g
- Black pepper, a pinch
- Bean sprouts 1 bag
- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Sesame oil, a little
King Oyster Mushroom and Celery Stir-fry Ingredients- King oyster mushroom 1
- Celery 1 stalk
- Onion 1/2
- Carrot 1/4
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Water 2 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Sesame oil
- Cooking oil, a little
Shredded Dried Pollock Salad Ingredients- Shredded dried pollock 150g
- Gochujang (red chili paste) 2 Tbsp
- Mayonnaise 2 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 2 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds 1 Tbsp
- Rice syrup (Jocheong) 2 Tbsp
- Water 3 Tbsp
Tuna and Kimchi Stir-fry Ingredients- Canned tuna 1 can
- Aged kimchi 1/4 head
- Scallions 20g
- Minced garlic 2 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds 2 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 2 Tbsp
Soy-Braised Eggs Ingredients- Eggs 15
- Soy sauce 1 cup (200ml)
- Water 1 cup (200ml)
- Rice syrup (Jocheong) 1 cup (200ml)
- Toasted sesame seeds 3 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 3 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 2 Tbsp
- Onion 1/2
- Scallions 30g
- Black pepper, a pinch
- Shredded dried pollock 150g
- Gochujang (red chili paste) 2 Tbsp
- Mayonnaise 2 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 2 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds 1 Tbsp
- Rice syrup (Jocheong) 2 Tbsp
- Water 3 Tbsp
Tuna and Kimchi Stir-fry Ingredients- Canned tuna 1 can
- Aged kimchi 1/4 head
- Scallions 20g
- Minced garlic 2 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds 2 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 2 Tbsp
Soy-Braised Eggs Ingredients- Eggs 15
- Soy sauce 1 cup (200ml)
- Water 1 cup (200ml)
- Rice syrup (Jocheong) 1 cup (200ml)
- Toasted sesame seeds 3 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 3 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 2 Tbsp
- Onion 1/2
- Scallions 30g
- Black pepper, a pinch
- Eggs 15
- Soy sauce 1 cup (200ml)
- Water 1 cup (200ml)
- Rice syrup (Jocheong) 1 cup (200ml)
- Toasted sesame seeds 3 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 3 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 2 Tbsp
- Onion 1/2
- Scallions 30g
- Black pepper, a pinch
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
1. Making Fragrant Winter Cress Salad
First, carefully trim and wash the fresh winter cress. Blanch it in boiling water with 1/2 Tbsp of salt for a short time. Rinse the blanched cress under cold water, squeeze out excess moisture, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine minced garlic, soy sauce, toasted sesame seeds, and sesame oil. Gently mix and toss the ingredients together to create the fragrant winter cress salad. It’s ready to serve!
Step 3
2. Making Crispy Bean Sprout Salad
Briefly blanch the bean sprouts in boiling water just until they wilt slightly. Immediately rinse them under cold water and drain well. In a bowl, combine the blanched bean sprouts with minced garlic, soy sauce, toasted sesame seeds, and sesame oil. Gently mix and toss everything together for a delicious bean sprout salad.
Step 4
3. Stir-fry of King Oyster Mushrooms and Celery with Crispy Vegetables
Prepare the king oyster mushrooms, celery, and onion by cleaning them and slicing them thinly into strips. Also, julienne the carrot to a similar size.
Step 5
Heat a little cooking oil in a pan and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Add all the prepared vegetables and stir-fry them together. Once the vegetables are slightly tender, add 2 Tbsp of water and continue to stir-fry. Season with soy sauce to taste. Finish with a drizzle of toasted sesame seeds and sesame oil for a nutty aroma.
Step 6
4. Chewy and Savory Shredded Dried Pollock Salad
Lightly rinse the shredded dried pollock in cold water and drain any excess moisture. In a separate bowl, mix together the gochujang, minced garlic, toasted sesame seeds, rice syrup, and water until well combined to create the seasoning paste.
Step 7
Pour the seasoning paste into a pot and bring it to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for a short while longer. Turn off the heat and let it cool slightly. Add the drained shredded dried pollock, mayonnaise, and toasted sesame seeds to the cooled seasoning. Gently toss everything together to coat evenly, resulting in a wonderfully chewy shredded dried pollock salad.
Step 8
5. Spicy and Sweet Rice Thief! Tuna and Kimchi Stir-fry
Rinse the aged kimchi under running water to remove excess spiciness, then chop it into small pieces. Finely chop the scallions.
Step 9
Heat the oil from the canned tuna in a pan and stir-fry the chopped kimchi until well cooked. Once the kimchi is tender, add the drained tuna, minced garlic, chopped scallions, toasted sesame seeds, and sesame oil. Stir-fry everything together until well combined for a flavorful tuna and kimchi stir-fry.
Step 10
6. Hearty and Nutritious Snack! Soy-Braised Eggs
Boil the eggs in water with 1 Tbsp of salt. Once the water starts boiling, cook for approximately 6 minutes and 30 seconds to achieve a soft-boiled consistency. Immediately transfer the eggs to cold water to cool and easily peel them. Finely mince the garlic, and thinly slice the scallions and onion.
Step 11
In a pot, combine soy sauce, water, and rice syrup. Stir well and bring to a boil. Once the syrup mixture is boiling, add the minced garlic, sliced onion, and chopped scallions, and simmer for a bit longer. Turn off the heat and carefully place the peeled eggs into the pot. Finally, add the toasted sesame seeds, sesame oil, and a pinch of pepper. Let it simmer gently until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the eggs beautifully. This savory and sweet soy-braised egg dish is delicious served warm or cold. Enjoy!
