Soy-Marinated Eggs

Delicious soy-marinated eggs that are perfect as a side dish or snack, featuring a rich umami flavor from the marinade. These eggs are ideal for adding to ramen or enjoying on their own.

NewPublished Feb 21, 2026
Prep Time10 min
Cook Time20 min
Total30 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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Soy-marinated eggs served in a bowl with green onions

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 4 servings

  • (4) large eggs
  • (1/4 cups) soy sauce
  • (1/4 cups) water
  • (2 tbsp) mirin
  • (1 tbsp) rice vinegar
  • (1 tsp) sugar
  • (1 clove) garlic, minced
  • (1) green onion, chopped
  • (1 tsp) sesame oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small saucepan, combine (1/4 cup) soy sauce, (1/4 cup) water, (2 tbsp) mirin, (1 tbsp) rice vinegar, and (1 tsp) sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves, then remove from heat.

  2. 2

    Add (1 clove) minced garlic and (1 tsp) sesame oil to the marinade mixture and let it cool to room temperature.

  3. 3

    In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and gently add (4) large eggs. Boil for 6-7 minutes for a slightly runny yolk or 9-10 minutes for a firmer yolk.

  4. 4

    Once boiled, transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and cool for about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Peel the cooled eggs and place them in a resealable bag or a small container. Pour the cooled marinade over the eggs, ensuring they are fully submerged. Seal the bag or container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for a stronger flavor.

  6. 6

    After marinating, remove the eggs from the marinade and slice in half. Garnish with (1) chopped green onion before serving.

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