soy pickled eggs are the best
soy pickled eggs are the best is a easy Japanese recipe that serves 2. 124 calories per serving. Recipe by ThatDudeCanCook on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 17 min | Total: 37 min
Cost: $3.26 total, $1.63 per serving
Ingredients
- 6 Large Eggs (room temperature, preferably fresh)
- 3/4 cup Soy Sauce (regular or low‑sodium, Japanese style preferred)
- 1/3 cup Mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar (white granulated)
Instructions
Prepare Simmering Water
Fill a saucepan with enough water to fully cover the eggs, bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
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Temperature: 95°C
Cook the Eggs
Carefully lower the eggs into the simmering water and cook for exactly 7 minutes.
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Temperature: 95°C
Ice‑Water Shock
Transfer the eggs immediately to a bowl of ice water and let sit for 10 minutes to stop cooking and make peeling easier.
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Temperature: 0°C
Peel the Eggs
Gently tap each egg and peel under running water, ensuring no shell fragments remain.
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Make the Marinade
In a measuring cup combine 3/4 cup soy sauce, 1/3 cup mirin, and 1 tablespoon sugar; stir until the sugar dissolves.
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Marinate the Eggs
Place the peeled eggs in the large bowl, pour the soy‑mirin mixture over them, place a small plate on top to keep the eggs submerged, cover, and refrigerate for 6–8 hours.
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Serve
Remove the plate, give the eggs a quick rinse if desired, slice or eat whole straight from the bowl.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 124
- Protein
- 6 g
- Carbohydrates
- 8 g
- Fat
- 5 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten‑free if tamari is used
Allergens: Egg, Soy
Last updated: April 7, 2026






