Soy-Free Onsen Egg

Elevate your breakfast or brunch game with this delectable Soy-Free Onsen Egg recipe, a delicate Japanese-inspired dish perfect for those avoiding soy-based ingredients. These velvety soft eggs are gently cooked to perfection in a precisely controlled water bath for a luxurious, custard-like consistency. Enhanced with a simple yet flavorful soy-free dashi and mirin dipping sauce, this recipe offers a savory umami experience without compromising dietary restrictions. With minimal prep time and just the right touch of rice vinegar and salt to prevent cracks while boiling, this dish is as elegant as it is easy to make. Serve it as a standalone snack, a stunning appetizer, or as a topping to your ramen, rice bowls, or salads for an impressive, protein-packed addition to your meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 Large eggs
• 1000 ml Water
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 100 ml Dashi (soy-free)
• 1 tbsp Mirin

Directions

Step 1

Fill a medium-sized saucepan with 1000 ml of water and heat it to a temperature of around 70°C (158°F). This temperature is crucial to ensure the eggs cook slowly and evenly.

Step 2

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar into the water. This helps prevent the eggshells from cracking during the cooking process.

Step 3

Gently add the eggs into the heated water using a spoon to avoid any cracks. Make sure the eggs are completely submerged.

Step 4

Maintain the water temperature at approximately 70°C (158°F) for about 18 minutes. You can use a thermometer to keep track of the temperature and adjust the heat as necessary.

Step 5

Once the eggs have cooked for the required time, carefully remove them from the water using a slotted spoon, and place them into a bowl of ice water. This halts the cooking process and makes them easier to handle.

Step 6

In a small saucepan, prepare a simple soy-free dipping sauce by combining 100 ml of dashi and 1 tablespoon of mirin. Heat it gently until warm and mix well.

Step 7

After letting the eggs cool for about 2 minutes, gently crack them open into individual serving cups.

Step 8

Serve the Onsen eggs warm, drizzled with the prepared soy-free dashi and mirin sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1364.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	323.7

Total Fat 20g	0%
Saturated Fat 6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 744mg	0%
Sodium 2870.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 7.9g
Protein 24.2g	0%

Vitamin D 160IU	0%
Calcium 174.9mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 289.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.9%

Protein: 29.5%

Carbs: 15.5%