Momofuku Soy Sauce Egg

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start with some hot water and sugar to make the marinade.
  2. 2Start with some hot water and sugar to make the marinade.
  3. 3Start with some hot water and sugar to make the marinade.
  4. 4Add sherry vinegar to the marinade for some bite.
  5. 5Add sherry vinegar to the marinade for some bite.
  6. 6Add sherry vinegar to the marinade for some bite.
  7. 7Use a low sodium soy sauce for the marinade because it sits for a long time.
  8. 8Use a low sodium soy sauce for the marinade because it sits for a long time.
  9. 9Use a low sodium soy sauce for the marinade because it sits for a long time.
  10. 10Set the marinade aside.
  11. 11Set the marinade aside.
  12. 12Set the marinade aside.
  13. 13Place six eggs into a pot of boiling water.
  14. 14Place six eggs into a pot of boiling water.
  15. 15Place six eggs into a pot of boiling water.
  16. 16Set a timer for 6 minutes and 50 seconds for cooking the eggs.
  17. 17Set a timer for 6 minutes and 50 seconds for cooking the eggs.
  18. 18Set a timer for 6 minutes and 50 seconds for cooking the eggs.
  19. 19After cooking, plunge the eggs into a nice bath (ice bath) to stop the cooking process as fast as possible.
  20. 20After cooking, plunge the eggs into a nice bath (ice bath) to stop the cooking process as fast as possible.
  21. 21After cooking, plunge the eggs into a nice bath (ice bath) to stop the cooking process as fast as possible.
  22. 22To peel the eggs, tap all around, rotate the egg, put it back in the water, and peel them in the water to help keep their exterior. Do this fairly quickly.
  23. 23To peel the eggs, tap all around, rotate the egg, put it back in the water, and peel them in the water to help keep their exterior. Do this fairly quickly.
  24. 24To peel the eggs, tap all around, rotate the egg, put it back in the water, and peel them in the water to help keep their exterior. Do this fairly quickly.
  25. 25Place the six perfectly peeled eggs in a container.
  26. 26Place the six perfectly peeled eggs in a container.
  27. 27Place the six perfectly peeled eggs in a container.
  28. 28Pour the prepared marinade mixture over the eggs, ensuring they are covered.
  29. 29Pour the prepared marinade mixture over the eggs, ensuring they are covered.
  30. 30Pour the prepared marinade mixture over the eggs, ensuring they are covered.
  31. 31Place the covered container in the fridge for 2 to 6 hours.
  32. 32Place the covered container in the fridge for 2 to 6 hours.
  33. 33Place the covered container in the fridge for 2 to 6 hours.
  34. 34Wet your knife before cutting the eggs for a cleaner cut.
  35. 35Wet your knife before cutting the eggs for a cleaner cut.
  36. 36Wet your knife before cutting the eggs for a cleaner cut.
  37. 37Serve the eggs with a little mayonnaise and chili oil on top.
  38. 38Serve the eggs with a little mayonnaise and chili oil on top.
  39. 39Serve the eggs with a little mayonnaise and chili oil on top.

Ingredients

  • hot water
  • hot water
  • hot water
  • sugar
  • sugar
  • sugar
  • sherry vinegar
  • sherry vinegar
  • sherry vinegar
  • low sodium soy sauce
  • low sodium soy sauce
  • low sodium soy sauce
  • 6 eggs
  • 6 eggs
  • 6 eggs
  • mayonnaise
  • mayonnaise
  • mayonnaise
  • chili oil
  • chili oil
  • chili oil

Equipment

pottimercontainerknife

Tips

  • The seconds matter when timing the eggs.
  • Plunge eggs into an ice bath to stop cooking quickly.
  • To peel eggs easily, tap all around, rotate, put back in water, and peel in water.
  • Wet your knife for cleaner cuts on eggs and cake.
  • The eggs can be kept in the fridge for a month.