Asian · serves 2

Soy Sauce Eggs + Rice

Marinated jammy eggs over hot rice. Fifteen minutes plus a wait, and almost no cooking.

20 min Easy Contains egg

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp sugar or honey
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 4 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Spring onion, chilli flakes
  • Rice for 2

Method

  1. Boil the eggs exactly 7 minutes for a jammy yolk, then straight into ice water. Peel carefully.
  2. Mix soy, water, sugar, vinegar, garlic. No cooking needed.
  3. Sit the eggs in the marinade at least 30 minutes; overnight is better. Keep them submerged with a paper towel on top.
  4. Hot rice in a bowl, halved eggs on top.
  5. Spoon over a little marinade, sesame oil, spring onion, chilli flakes.

Questions people ask about Soy Sauce Eggs + Rice

How long does Soy Sauce Eggs + Rice take?

About 20 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. That is start-to-finish, so it works on a weeknight when you have not planned anything.

What can I use instead of eggs in Soy Sauce Eggs + Rice?

Use for binding, 1 tbsp besan whisked with 2 tbsp water per egg. For scrambles, crumbled firm tofu with a pinch of kala namak.

Can I make Soy Sauce Eggs + Rice ahead of time?

Yes, and it is better for it. Cool it fully, refrigerate for up to three days, and reheat gently with a splash of water. The flavours settle overnight.

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