Description
Delicious Korean marinated soft-boiled eggs with a sweet and savory flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- Vinegar (optional for boiling eggs)
- ¼ medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about ⅓ cup)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 stalk green onion, sliced
- 1 chili pepper, finely chopped or sliced (optional for spice)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 10 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (½ cup + 2 tablespoons)
- 5 tablespoons honey (rice syrup or corn syrup can also be used)
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Gently lower the eggs into the boiling water and cook for about 6 minutes for soft-boiled eggs.
- Remove the eggs and transfer to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process.
- In a bowl, combine onion, garlic, green onion, chili pepper, sesame seeds, soy sauce, honey, and water. Stir until well combined.
- Peel the cooled eggs carefully.
- Place peeled eggs in an airtight container and pour the marinade over them. Ensure they are submerged and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve with rice, sesame oil, and a splash of the marinade.
Notes
These eggs can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. For best flavor, consume within the first three days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling, Marinating
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg