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Soy Sauce Marinated Soft-Boiled Eggs

Delicate soft-boiled eggs marinated in a savory soy sauce blend for a flavorful, quick breakfast.

Soy Sauce Marinated Soft-Boiled Eggs
Cooking time
20 minutes
Servings
2
Calories
180 kcal
Category
Breakfast

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces eggs
  • 60 ml soy sauce
  • 120 ml water
  • 10 g sugar
  • 10 g green onions

Cooking instructions

  1. Boil the eggs — Place 4 eggs in boiling water and cook for exactly 6 minutes for a soft-boiled yolk.
  2. Prepare ice bath — Transfer the eggs immediately into an ice bath to stop cooking and cool completely.
  3. Make marinade — In a bowl, mix 60 ml soy sauce, 120 ml water, and 10 g sugar until sugar dissolves.
  4. Peel eggs — Gently peel the cooled eggs without damaging their soft centers.
  5. Marinate eggs — Submerge peeled eggs in the soy sauce mixture, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 3 hours.
  6. Serve with green onions — Slice eggs in half and sprinkle finely chopped green onions on top before serving.