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Soy Sauce Eggs Recipe

Published: September 1, 2025 Prep Time: About 15 minutes Cook Time: About 20 minutes Total Time: About 35 minutes Serves: 6 Difficulty: Easy Category: Appetizer Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sake
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 inch fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Place eggs in saucepan and cover with water
  2. Bring to a boil and cook for 6 minutes
  3. Remove and place in ice water
  4. Peel eggs and set aside
  5. In saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and sake
  6. Add garlic and ginger
  7. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes
  8. Add eggs and simmer for 10 minutes
  9. Remove from heat and let cool
  10. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds
  11. Serve at room temperature

Special Notes

These Japanese soy sauce eggs are marinated in a sweet and savory sauce. The key is to not overcook the eggs to keep the yolks creamy. The combination of soy sauce and mirin creates authentic Japanese flavor. This dish is perfect as an appetizer or side dish. For extra flavor, you can add different herbs or spices. The eggs should be completely cool before serving.

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