Published Jun 20, 2024 Updated Aug 12, 2024
The Best Eggs Marinated In Soy Sauce
Chinese soy sauce eggs (滷蛋) are one of the popular egg recipes, alongside shoyu tamago, Korean soy sauce eggs and Chinese tea eggs. These eggs absorb the rich, savory flavors of braising stock, making each bite deliciously flavorful. In this soy sauce eggs recipe, I used cinnamon, star anise, and a spiced tea bag for that added depth of flavor. This super easy egg recipe only takes 5 minutes of prep time, and with just four simple steps, you’ll be able to enjoy these rich and flavorful boiled eggs as a snack, a side dish, or even as part of a main meal!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Quick and easy. Prep time takes only 5 minutes, and this recipe is incredibly simple and does not involve any real cooking, unlike tomato eggs and egg foo young. Reusability. You can reuse the braising stock (滷水汁), as its flavor develops each time you use it for eggs or even tofu (bean curd). I personally reuse the braising stock for 2 to 3 times before discarding it. Versatility. This recipe can be enjoyed as a snack, a side dish, or even as part of a main meal. They can be served together with rice (such as Taiwanese braised pork belly rice), noodles (such as Taiwanese scallion oil noodles), or steamed vegetables. Nutritious and satisfying. Eggs provide protein, while the braising stock adds flavor without lots of calories, making them a tasty and healthy choice.
Ingredients
soy sauce – provides the savory, salty base flavor for the eggs. dark soy sauce – for a deeper color and flavor. star anise, cinnamon – enhance the flavor of the eggs by adding a hint of aromatic notes to the braising liquid. sugar – adds a touch of sweetness to balance out the salty soy sauce.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
Ingredients Additions
Consider adding the following ingredients to further enhance the flavors of the recipe:
Meat. Chicken drumstick or wings, pork belly slices, beef brisket, duck legs and tofu. Garlic. Adds a savory depth and aroma. Sichuan peppercorns. Adds a unique numbing and citrusy flavor. Scallions. Chopped for garnish and added freshness.
How To Make Soy Sauce Eggs
Helpful Tips For Home Cooks
Use fresh eggs for best results. Older eggs tend to peel more easily after boiling. To easily peel the hard boiled eggs, shock them in ice water after boiling to help loosen the shells. After adding the hard boiled eggs to the braising soy sauce stock, simmer gently over low heat to allow the flavors to penetrate the eggs evenly.
What To Serve With This Recipe
These versatile and savory eggs goes well with just about any homey Chinese dishes such as Bok Choy Chicken, Ginger Soy Fish, or noodles like Garlic Noodles or Soy Sauce Chow Mein. For a wholesome home cooked meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes: I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please share your photo in the Comments section and consider giving it a 5-star rating. I can’t wait to see your creations! Want more easy and delicious recipes? Subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
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