Momof*cku's Soy Sauce Eggs Recipe on Food52 (2024)

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by: Genius Recipes

July12,2021

4.3

61 Ratings

  • Prep time 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Cook time 25 minutes
  • Makes 6 eggs

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Author Notes

"What I like best is that these eggs can be used in a thousand different ways: They are perfect on their own as a snack, or on an English muffin (eggs Benny setup), in pasta, or cut up and mixed into a salad," Christina Tosi says. Adapted slightly fromMilk Bar Life by Christina Tosi.

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Momof*cku's Soy SauceEggs

Ingredients
  • 6 tablespoonswarm water
  • 1 tablespoonsugar
  • 2 tablespoonssherry vinegar
  • 3/4 cupsoy sauce (we used low-sodium—if yours is regular strength, you might want to err on the side of shorter marination time)
  • 6 large eggs
  • Maldon or other flaky salt, for serving
  • Black pepper, for serving
Directions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the water and sugar to dissolve the sugar, then stir in the sherry vinegar and soy sauce.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully put the eggs into the boiling water and cook for exactly 6 minutes and 50 seconds, stirring slowly for the first 1 1/2 minutes to distribute the heat evenly. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with cold water and ice. When the eggs are done, transfer them to the ice bath.
  3. Once the eggs are cool (and the water isn't uncomfortably icy), peel them (in the water—this will help them keep a perfect exterior). Transfer the eggs to the soy sauce mixture and marinate in the fridge for at least 2, and up to 6, hours, making sure they are completely submerged. If necessary, top the eggs with a small plate to ensure submersion.
  4. Remove the eggs from the sweet and salty solution. You can save the soy sauce mix for another round of eggs, if you wish. The eggs will keep, refrigerated in a tightly sealed container, for up to a month.
  5. To serve, cut the eggs in half lengthwise and season with salt and pepper. Or Cool Hand Luke them to impress your friends.

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  • Asian
  • Vinegar
  • Soy Sauce
  • Egg
  • Sherry
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  • Vegetarian

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232 Reviews

Michael J. May 15, 2023

This recipe does not make enough marinade to fill any bowl deep enough to fully submerge 6 eggs.

Jocelyn January 28, 2023

I usually double the recipe. We LOVE these Eggs as a snack or to add to our favorite Noodle dishes or Pho.

Pwest January 15, 2023

Love this recipe so much I want to double it! Has anyone got cook time adjustment for 12 eggs at a time?

jwagner May 20, 2023

I don't think you need to adjust the cooking time.

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[emailprotected] November 4, 2022

I have turned so many people on to this recipe. I screw up the timing a lot, and it doesn't matter. I've also gone with whatever vinegar and soy sauce I grab first and that also doesn't matter. I have also left the eggs in the mix for days and THAT doesn't matter. That said, the original recipe, timing and all, makes perfect eggs.

Ryan September 19, 2022

6 minutes and 55 seconds exactly is pushing it. What size pot were you using? How old were the eggs? I would say 10-12 minutes for home cooks with smaller pots since the boiling stops when the eggs go in. Tried it this way and it was much better. I used honey instead of sugar too.

Lisa L. September 19, 2022

I’ve been making this recipe regularly for years and 6 minutes 50 seconds works perfectly for firm whites and runny yolks. I use a 2 quart saucepan for 6 eggs and they’re delicious.

lalocook March 21, 2023

Hi, directing to you since you seem to be a pro : ) -- can't find this at a cursory run thru, does this cooking time assume fridge-cold eggs? TIA -

DeNise September 1, 2022

Super salty. The egg completely gets lost. Wanted to love this but very disappointed.

YesMatthew August 18, 2022

Do you really need one more review? Make these eggs!
Get creative with the recipe. I added garlic, chili and sesame oil. They're excellent.

Mr. H. February 3, 2022

I follow this recipe but with some alterations.

I cut the low sodium soy sauce I use with quite a bit of water to create more marinade. I will sometimes add red cooking wine, wine, or even whiskey at times. black pepper in the marinade too.

6 min and 50 sec is perfect soft boil time here in Hoosier Land. gooey jelly yolks I love.

I put the 6 eggs in a sandwich bag and pour marinade in. squeeze air out of bag carefully. then place that bag in another sandwich bag (leak messy containment). i lay the bag flat on fridge shelf. anytime I walk by fridge throughout the day....... flip or rotate bag to other side.

I prefer the longest soak time possible which is difficult when temptation is circling!!!!

my MLI is Filipino and approves of thus one!!!!

Bebe September 29, 2021

I make Japanese seasoned eggs almost every week and they stay in the fridge for 4-5 days—they’re a delicious go to snack. The longer they sit in the seasoned soy sauce the more umami flavor. You can also reuse marinade.

BAE April 18, 2023

For how long will the marinade be safe to reuse?

JunJunJoJo August 9, 2023

I believe she said to boil between uses if you want to reuse the marinade.

Cracker February 4, 2021

I loved these soy sauce eggs. Just a unique taste & mouth feel. I dug out a small French press & used that to keep the eggs submerged.

kim G. February 4, 2021

that's a great idea to use a French press! Thanks for the tip.

jwagner May 20, 2023

Brilliant!

[emailprotected] January 5, 2021

I have not tried the dish. This is a comment on your tags. Eggs are not vegetarian. They are chicken eggs and the last time I checked chickens were animals not vegetables. Please correct.🙂

MaddyMrea January 5, 2021

Eggs are considered vegetarian but not vegan. It varies person to person but typically a vegetarian doesn't eat meat but does eat animal products (milk, eggs, yogurt, etc.). Vegans don't eat any animal products at all.

theSaint17 March 30, 2021

@jvtnw8 How about you only leave comments on dishes you HAVE tried, instead of trying to spread your vegetarian/vegan propaganda to people who don't wanna hear it.

Steven W. February 20, 2022

Really? Propaganda? That's a bit harsh.

Danigirl405 March 12, 2022

Actually you would be considered a lacto-ovo vegetarian if you eat eggs and dairy

Gail F. November 16, 2020

These eggs are truly delicious! You do need to follow the boiling time per the recipe to ensure the yolk comes out creamy. I did use the soaking liquid again for my second batch but the eggs were less flavorful so refresh liquid for future batches.

Lisa L. November 16, 2020

I concur;)

LtHead March 12, 2021

I've found letting the eggs get to room temp helps a lot, the first time I made them the 6 min 50 seconds wasn't enough because I went from the fridge to the boiling water.

MimiJane September 11, 2020

A question about cooking time. I live in Montana at high altitude & would like to know what you suggest as an adjustment to cooking time. Here a 3 minute egg takes 6 minutes.

britspit February 1, 2021

I also live in Montana at 5000 feet. I cook eggs for 10 minutes for not quite fully cooked eggs, 12 minutes for fully cooked

MimiJane February 4, 2021

Thanks. I will use your timing. Looking forward to trying this recipe.

aprilmay October 6, 2021

I live in Reno at 5351 ft. Any suggestions for cooking time for me? It is a bit worrisome given the precise time in the recipe.

Glenn July 3, 2020

Question:With just six tablespoons of water, 2 tablespoons of vinegar and 3/4 cup of soy sauce, is there really enough liquid to submerge six eggs?

Lisa L. July 3, 2020

I put them in a glass container that just fits them & crumple up a piece of foil to hold them under the liquid and then place the glass lid on top.

Cracker February 19, 2022

I use 3-4 eggs, depending on size. No way could I make 6 eggs work.

Steven W. February 20, 2022

Try a Mason or Ball jar with a plastic lid. You can lay this on its side (I use a dish towel to keep it from being jostled in the fridge) but of course make sure the lid is on tight!

Kathryn S. May 1, 2022

I used a Weck 745 tulip jar and was able to submerge 8 midium/large eggs. I put a short ball jar on top to keep them under.

MJ May 20, 2020

Honestly, I think time depends on size of egg. This does not work well for a jumbo sized egg.

Lisa L. November 16, 2020

I find that if my eggs are not all very close in size, they obviously turn out to be different degrees of oozy.

Laura L. July 18, 2021

The recipe does specify large, so I assume adjustments would need to be made for smaller or larger eggs.

jwagner May 20, 2023

The recipe calls for large eggs.

Betsy May 12, 2020

Amazing! I make a batch every week.

DodoIncognito May 3, 2020

These were delicious! I added 2TB mirin, a dash of sesame oil, chopped lemongrass & garlic (had them in the freezer), and I used balsamic vinegar because that’s what I had. I had them for dinner on top of a green onion and veggies soba noodle dish.

Brenda April 19, 2020

Have made a few times and linking up today from the corona riff article. Honestly it's a great recipe IMO. But I wanted to make it more a paleo dish and used coconut aminos in place of the soy with great taste every time. For those folks who are squeamish about storing for longer than a couple days, make egg salad with, or deviled eggs and invite my spouse (the old raisin) over and he will help you dispose of them properly. /s

Melissa G. April 13, 2020

I need some scientific reassurance about egg storage. Regular hard-boiled eggs are supposed to be safe for a week. These aren't even hard-boiled! I know people are varying the vinegar and soy sauce levels per different variations. I've got to imagine that the salt and/or acid are crucial to keeping them safe longer than a week. Are they seriously OK for a month?? How would I know if they were not OK anymore? I guess I'm a little squeamish about these things. Hard to imagine I could hold back from eating them that long, anyhow....

Lisa L. April 13, 2020

Whoa! You’re keeping them refrigerated. And I keep them in the marinade...only take them out to eat them. No problem. Been doing it for at least a year and I’m still around to talk about it.

Shine April 13, 2020

I only make 4 or 5 at a time so they don’t hang around long.

Momof*cku's Soy Sauce Eggs Recipe on Food52 (2024)

FAQs

How long can you marinate eggs in soy sauce? ›

The eggs can be eaten after marinating for 4 hours, but I prefer them at the 8-hour mark when they've absorbed a good amount of flavor and color.

What does adding soy sauce to eggs do? ›

We're simply suggesting that you add the sodium in a different form—instead of kosher salt, try seasoning with a splash of soy sauce. By stirring it into the eggs before they hit the pan, the saltiness gets evenly dispersed and doesn't run the risk of clumping up, like salt.

Can you reuse soy sauce egg marinade? ›

Soy eggs are soft-boiled eggs that have been marinated in a mix of mirin, soy sauce, broth, and sugar. (Pro tip: You can also reuse this flavor base for another batch or marinate meat.)

How to eat soy-marinated eggs? ›

The eggs are best served with freshly cooked rice! To take it up a notch, drizzle the sauce and some sesame oil on the rice and eat it with the eggs. This is great for a quick meal or midnight snack cravings!

Can you reuse the marinade for marinated eggs? ›

Egg marinade can be reused but it will lose its potency over time. Keep it stored for up to 1 week and boil it for 2-3 minutes before reusing. You can also use it to flavor stir-fries or to sauté veggies or proteins.

How do you keep eggs submerged in marinade? ›

Transfer eggs to a bowl that just barely fits them all. Pour marinade on top until eggs are covered or just floating. Place a double layer of paper towels on top and press down until completely saturated in liquid to help keep eggs submerged and marinating evenly.

Do you refrigerate soy eggs? ›

Place eggs & marinade in an airtight container and marinade in the fridge for at least three days, and up to 2 weeks (depending on the flavor profile you like, you can discard the marinade after three days or keep the eggs in the marinade). store: in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

When to add soy sauce to scrambled eggs? ›

Once the egg whites are scrambled, turn off the heat. Then measure Soy Sauce (¾ Tablespoon) and place it around the pan. Now poke the yolks with your chopstick and quickly mix it into the sizzling soy sauce.

How much soy sauce to put in scrambled eggs? ›

Ingredients
  1. Olive oil.
  2. 4 eggs.
  3. 4 tsp. soy sauce.
  4. Black pepper.
Feb 23, 2018

What to eat with soy eggs? ›

Taiwanese Soy marinated Eggs are the perfect addition to noodles, rice bowls, salads, and various other dishes. I like to prepare Taiwanese soy Marinated Eggs every Sunday and have them throughout the week—a healthy, easy, and affordable snack with accessible ingredients.

How long do soy eggs last in the fridge? ›

Steep eggs in soy sauce until they are deep brown in color–best if left for 12-24 hours before eating. Soy sauce eggs will keep for 4-5 days and can be left in soy sauce mixture.

Do you refrigerate marinated eggs? ›

Cover and refrigerate immediately. Use within 3 to 4 months. Always store in the refrigerator. Use a clean tool to remove eggs from the brine.

How long do soy sauce eggs last? ›

HOW LONG DOES IT KEEP FOR? Boiled eggs are generally good for 7 days with the shell on but since we remove the shell off these eggs, these soy-marinated eggs are good for up to 4 days. Just be sure that the eggs are in a good airtight container for maximum freshness!

Do you serve mayak eggs hot or cold? ›

Mayak marinated eggs are typically served as a Korean side dish with a bowl of rice. They also make for an easy meal as you can simply have them cold on hot white rice with roasted seaweed and a drizzle of sesame oil.

Can you preserve eggs in soy sauce? ›

Combine soy sauce, mirin and kombu in a small bowl. Gently add egg yolks to the soy-sauce mixture, cover and place in refrigerator to cure for six hours, up to two or three days. The yolks will firm up and darken over time, becoming quite hard in three days.

How long should you marinate eggs for? ›

Add the eggs into the marinade and let it rest for at least 3 hours or overnight.

How long can you keep soy pickled eggs? ›

These make such a great addition to the weekly meal prep line up because how easy they are to make and last in the fridge for about 5 days (IF they even last that long). Mayak eggs are very similar to ramen eggs – they're soft-boiled with a jammy, ooey-gooey yolk, and marinated in a soy based marinade.

Can you marinate in soy sauce overnight? ›

It's true that soy sauce is very high in sodium. But more importantly, if you marinate your chicken in pure soy sauce overnight, it will be nearly inedible. Instead, marinate it in a solution of 1/2 soy sauce and 1/2 water. It will be moist and have good flavor but not be too salty.

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