Vegetarian Onsen Egg
Delight in the silky perfection of this Vegetarian Onsen Egg recipe, a Japanese-inspired delicacy that melts in your mouth with its custard-like texture and umami-rich flair. Using a gentle cooking technique in hot water, these eggs achieve their signature soft yolks and delicate whites, making them a show-stopping addition to any meal. Drizzled with a savory soy-sesame sauce and garnished with fresh green onions, they’re bursting with flavor and perfect for rice bowls, salads, or as a simple yet elegant appetizer. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, this recipe lets you experience the luxurious taste of onsen eggs right at home.
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Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2 liters water
- 1 tray ice cubes
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Directions
Step 1
Bring 2 liters of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot. Once boiling, remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for about 5 minutes to cool slightly.
Step 2
Gently place the eggs in the pot of hot water, ensuring they are fully submerged.
Step 3
Cover the pot with a lid and let the eggs cook in the hot water for 14 minutes. This is the gentle cooking process to achieve the desired onsen egg texture.
Step 4
While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with water and adding a tray of ice cubes.
Step 5
Once the eggs have finished cooking, carefully transfer them to the ice bath to halt the cooking process. Let the eggs cool for about 20 minutes.
Step 6
While the eggs are cooling, prepare the soy-based sauce by mixing the soy sauce and sesame oil in a small bowl.
Step 7
After the eggs have cooled, gently crack and remove the shells. Serve each egg in a small dish, topped with a drizzle of the soy-sesame sauce.
Step 8
Garnish with sliced green onions before serving. Enjoy these Vegetarian Onsen Eggs as a topping for rice bowls, salads, or as a delicious standalone dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2696.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 449.8 |
| Total Fat 34.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g | |
| Cholesterol 744mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2649.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 9.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.0g | |
| Protein 30.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 160IU | 0% |
| Calcium 274.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 584.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories