Description
Marinated Eggs are boiled eggs soaked in a flavorful, tangy soy-based marinade infused with garlic, spring onion, fresh chili, coriander, and toasted sesame seeds. This Chinese appetizer is simple to prepare, gluten-free, low fat, and low lactose, making it a perfect snack or side dish that’s deliciously addictive and versatile.
Ingredients
Eggs
- 6-8 eggs
Marinade
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or Chinese dark vinegar)
- 1 cup water (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons spring onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons coriander, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chili (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Preparing the eggs: Place the eggs, salt, and vinegar in a pot with enough water over medium heat. Boil the eggs for 10 to 15 minutes until hard boiled. After boiling, soak them in cold water for 5 minutes to cool. Peel the eggs and slice the egg whites as desired.
- Mixing the sauce: In a container, combine garlic, spring onion, fresh chili, coriander, soy sauce, sugar, balsamic vinegar, toasted sesame seeds, sesame oil, and water. Stir the mixture well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated, creating a flavorful marinade.
- Marinating the eggs: Add the peeled eggs into the container with the marinade, making sure the eggs are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight, to allow the eggs to absorb the marinade’s flavors thoroughly.
Notes
- Use only 1/2 tablespoon of vinegar to avoid the egg whites becoming tough or rubbery; too much vinegar affects texture negatively.
- Adjust saltiness by modifying soy sauce or water quantities and taste the marinade before adding eggs.
- These marinated eggs make a great breakfast or lunch box snack and can be eaten alone or paired with rice and other dishes.
- For more intense flavor, cut the eggs in half and drizzle extra marinade on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
