Description
Chinese Soy Sauce Braised Eggs are a delicious and savory dish that combines the rich flavors of soy sauce with perfectly cooked eggs, creating a delightful meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- In a pot, bring water to a boil and gently add the eggs. Boil for 7 minutes for soft-boiled eggs.
- Remove the eggs and place them in cold water to stop the cooking process. Peel the eggs once cooled.
- In a pan, combine soy sauce, water, sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the peeled eggs to the sauce and let them braise for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Remove the eggs from the sauce and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a few slices of chili pepper to the braising sauce.
- These eggs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg