Amazing Soft-Boiled Soy-Marinated Eggs
Recipe for Making Impressively Tender Soft-Boiled Marinated Eggs at Home
Discover the secret to making incredibly moist, soft-boiled eggs marinated in a savory soy sauce mixture that will have you hooked! This recipe is surprisingly simple yet delivers a depth of flavor that makes it a true ‘rice thief.’ It utilizes a technique similar to the popular ‘Gam-dong Lan’ (amazing eggs) often found in convenience stores, but made right in your own kitchen. The beauty of this method is that the eggs are pre-seasoned through osmosis, meaning you can often skip the step of boiling the marinade and enjoy them immediately. If you plan to consume them within a few days, there’s no need to boil the soy sauce mixture at all. However, for longer storage, it’s advisable to boil the marinade, let it cool completely, and then pour it over the eggs. This prevents the soft-boiled eggs from overcooking and becoming hard-boiled. Adding finely chopped vegetables like Korean chili peppers (cheongyang peppers), red bell peppers, scallions, and garlic not only enhances the visual appeal with vibrant colors but also infuses the marinade with a wonderful savory essence. These marinated eggs are delicious eaten right away, but their flavor deepens beautifully over time, making them an excellent side dish for busy weeks. Imagine topping your rice bowl with one of these perfectly marinated eggs and breaking the yolk – it’s truly an ‘amazing’ culinary experience! This recipe will help you create a special side dish that’s both easy and incredibly satisfying.
Marinated Egg Ingredients- 9-10 eggs
- 1 Korean chili pepper (cheongyang pepper), thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 4-5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 4-5 cm of the white part of a scallion, thinly sliced
- 100ml soy sauce
- 100ml kelp broth (or water)
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 3 Tbsp corn syrup (or oligodang)
- 2 Tbsp rice wine (cheongju)
For Soft-Boiling the Eggs- 500ml water
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
For Pre-Seasoning the Eggs (Gam-dong Lan Method)- 900ml water (enough to cover the eggs)
- 2 Tbsp salt
- 1 Tbsp seasoned salt (or 3 Tbsp regular salt if unavailable)
- 500ml water
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
For Pre-Seasoning the Eggs (Gam-dong Lan Method)- 900ml water (enough to cover the eggs)
- 2 Tbsp salt
- 1 Tbsp seasoned salt (or 3 Tbsp regular salt if unavailable)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
In a pot, combine 500ml of water, 1 Tbsp of salt, and 1 Tbsp of vinegar. Bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, carefully add the eggs and cook for 7-8 minutes to achieve a perfect soft-boiled consistency.
Step 2
Immediately transfer the boiled eggs to a bowl of cold water. This rapid cooling helps to set the eggs and makes peeling much easier.
Step 3
In an airtight container, combine 900ml of water with 2 Tbsp of salt and 1 Tbsp of seasoned salt (or 3 Tbsp of regular salt). Stir well until the salt is completely dissolved. Place the cooled, peeled eggs into this salt brine.
Step 4
Let the eggs marinate in the salt brine in the refrigerator for at least 5-6 hours, or preferably overnight. This allows the salt to gently permeate the eggs through osmosis, creating the ‘Gam-dong Lan’ effect.
Step 5
Carefully remove the seasoned eggs from the salt brine and gently peel them. The shells should come off quite easily.
Step 6
Rinse the peeled eggs lightly under running water to remove any small shell fragments or impurities. Your eggs are now perfectly prepared for marinating.
Step 7
Prepare the vegetables that will be added to the marinated eggs. Using fresh ingredients will enhance the flavor.
Step 8
Thinly slice the scallion, Korean chili pepper, and red bell pepper. Also, thinly slice the yellow bell pepper and the garlic cloves.
Step 9
In a separate bowl, combine all the ingredients for the marinade: 100ml soy sauce, 100ml kelp broth (or water), 3 Tbsp sugar, 3 Tbsp corn syrup, and 2 Tbsp rice wine.
Step 10
Stir the marinade ingredients thoroughly until the sugar is completely dissolved. This creates a simple, ready-to-use marinade that doesn’t require cooking.
Step 11
Gently place the peeled, soft-boiled eggs into the container with the prepared marinade.
Step 12
Finally, artfully arrange the sliced scallions, Korean chili peppers, red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, and garlic slices over the eggs. The colorful vegetable topping not only looks appealing but also adds layers of flavor. Store the finished marinated eggs in the refrigerator and enjoy their delightful taste!
