Why you’ll love this recipe
- These are the perfect ‘make it and forget it’ eggs, featuring a creamy, custardy yolk and a deeply savory, marinated white.
- They are a meal-prep superstar, staying fresh and delicious in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- They elevate a simple bowl of instant ramen or plain rice into a gourmet meal in seconds.
Key Ingredients
- Light Soy Sauce: Provides the salty base and savory depth for the marinade.
- Dark Soy Sauce: Used primarily for that beautiful, rich amber color on the outside of the egg.
- Sugar: Balances the saltiness of the soy sauce and helps the marinade “cling” to the egg surface.
✅Quick Tips: To get a perfectly centered yolk, gently stir the eggs in the boiling water for the first 2 minutes of cooking.
Key Steps
- #1: Boil eggs for exactly 6-7 minutes for that perfect, “jammy” ramen-style center. Immediately shock the eggs in an ice bath to stop the cooking and make peeling much easier.
- #2: Mix your soy marinade and ensure it’s completely cooled before adding the peeled eggs.
- #3: Marinate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) for the flavor to penetrate through to the yolk.
Soy Sauce Soaked Egg
Soft-boiled eggs are soaked in soy sauce for flavor and color. Great for meal prep and lasting freshness.
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Instructions
Soy Sauce Egg, Ramen, Easy
