Keto Onsen Egg
Elevate your keto-friendly dining experience with this luxurious Keto Onsen Egg recipe, a delicate Japanese-inspired dish that showcases silky, perfectly cooked eggs bathed in a flavorful soy-based umami sauce. With just four simple steps, this recipe combines precision and simplicity—achieving the signature custard-like texture of traditional Onsen eggs through a gentle hot water bath. The umami-rich drizzle, featuring gluten-free tamari, mirin, and dashi, adds a savory depth, while fresh green onions and nutty sesame seeds provide the perfect garnish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this low-carb dish is ideal as a stunning appetizer, side dish, or light meal. Whether served warm or chilled, it’s a deliciously elegant way to enjoy high-protein, keto-friendly meals.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large eggs
- 1000 ml Cold water
- 500 ml Boiling water
- 60 ml Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 15 ml Mirin
- 1 tsp Dashi powder
- 2 tbsp Green onions, finely sliced
- 1 tsp Sesame seeds
Directions
Step 1
Fill a pot with 1000 ml of cold water and bring it to a boil.
Step 2
Once the water is boiling, remove the pot from the heat.
Step 3
Add 500 ml of boiling water to the pot to slightly lower the temperature.
Step 4
Gently add the eggs to the pot and cover with a lid.
Step 5
Let the eggs sit undisturbed in the hot water for precisely 18 minutes.
Step 6
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin, and dashi powder until well combined. Set aside.
Step 7
After 18 minutes, carefully transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for at least 5 minutes.
Step 8
Peel the eggs gently to maintain their soft texture.
Step 9
In a serving bowl, place an Onsen egg and drizzle the soy sauce mixture over it.
Step 10
Garnish with finely sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving.
Step 11
Enjoy warm or chilled as desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1794.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 377.7 |
| Total Fat 21.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 744mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3808.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 17.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.4g | |
| Protein 31.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 160IU | 0% |
| Calcium 164.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 664.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories