Korean Quail Egg Braised in Soy Sauce with Garlic
Easy Recipe for Braised Quail Eggs with Garlic: A Beloved Korean Side Dish
Hello everyone! Today, I’m sharing a recipe for a beloved Korean side dish that’s always a hit: braised quail eggs in soy sauce. While you can easily find these pre-made, making them at home offers a touch of homemade goodness. This particular recipe adds a delightful twist with fragrant garlic simmered alongside the eggs, enhancing the overall flavor. Let’s dive into creating this delicious and comforting dish that both kids and adults will adore!
Ingredients for Braised Quail Eggs- 40 Quail eggs (about 2 trays)
- 50ml Soy sauce
- 100ml Water
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- Whole garlic cloves (or halved garlic cloves)
- 1 Tbsp Corn syrup (or rice syrup)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the 40 quail eggs for your braised egg dish. It’s often convenient to use about one tray (20 eggs) at a time, but for this recipe, we’re using two trays. If you find peeling many eggs tedious, consider cooking in smaller batches of 2-3 trays.
Step 2
To boil the quail eggs, fill a pot with plenty of water and bring it to a boil.
Step 3
Once the water is boiling vigorously, add the quail eggs and cook for about 10 minutes. This ensures the eggs are cooked through. After boiling, immediately transfer the eggs to cold water to cool them down. This step is crucial for making the shells peel easily. Peeling two trays should be quite quick!
Step 4
Sometimes, thin shell fragments might cling to the eggs, so give them a gentle rinse. Then, prepare the soy sauce mixture to start the braising process.
Step 5
Now, let’s make the delicious soy sauce base. Combine 50ml of soy sauce and 100ml of water in a pot. You can adjust these ratios later based on your taste preferences and add more if needed.
Step 6
Add 2 tablespoons (Tbsp) of sugar to the mixture and bring it to a simmer over medium-low heat until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Step 7
Once the sugar is fully dissolved…
Step 8
…carefully add the peeled quail eggs to the pot. Gently stir with chopsticks to ensure the soy sauce coats the eggs evenly, and let it simmer until well-braised and glossy. Achieving a beautiful sheen is key here.
Step 9
Here’s a special touch for this recipe: we’re adding garlic cloves to create a garlic-infused braised egg dish! You can add whole cloves or halve them for a more intense garlic flavor.
Step 10
Braise the quail eggs and garlic together. Simmering garlic this way makes it incredibly delicious. The subtle sweetness of the garlic will add wonderful depth to the braised eggs.
Step 11
The longer you braise, the darker the eggs will become and the more intense the flavor will be. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking. If you prefer a sweeter taste, add 1 tablespoon (Tbsp) of corn syrup for extra gloss and sweetness. The garlic will also become tender and fully cooked.
Step 12
The finished braised quail eggs make an excellent side dish for rice. It’s a flavor that appeals to everyone, from children to adults, making it a reliable staple to have on hand. Serving small portions at a time ensures everyone can enjoy them throughout the meal. Having a few staple side dishes prepared in advance brings such a sense of comfort and preparedness. I hope you all enjoy a wonderful mealtime with these delicious braised quail eggs!
