Savory Soy-Braised Eggs: A Nutritious Side Dish for Kids
(Nutritious Korean Side Dish for Kids) Making Delicious, Less Sweet Soy-Braised Eggs
Here’s a recipe for soy-braised eggs, a perfect side dish made with eggs, a complete food essential for children’s nutrition! This recipe is less sweet and more savory, making it an excellent choice for a healthy and delicious meal.
Main Ingredients- 10 eggs
- 1/2 onion
- 7 whole garlic cloves
- 2 parsnip roots (or ends of green onions)
- 2 pieces of dried kelp (dashima)
- 2 Korean green chili peppers (cheongyang chili)
Braising Sauce- 7 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 2 cups water (filled)
- 7 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 2 cups water (filled)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, hard-boil the eggs. Add the 10 eggs to boiling water (you can add a pinch of salt to prevent cracking, optional) and boil for about 20 minutes until fully cooked. Ensuring the yolks are firm will help them maintain their shape and prevent breakage when braising.
Step 2
In a wide pot, combine 7 Tbsp soy sauce, 3 Tbsp sugar, and 2 cups of water. Add the 1/2 onion, 7 whole garlic cloves, 2 parsnip roots, and 2 pieces of dried kelp. If you prefer a less sweet, more savory flavor, feel free to adjust the sugar quantity.
Step 3
Once the sauce mixture comes to a boil, carefully add the hard-boiled eggs. Remove the dried kelp at this stage. Leaving the kelp in for too long can make the broth cloudy, so it’s best to remove it after it has infused its flavor.
Step 4
After adding the eggs, adjust the heat to medium-low and simmer gently. For a hint of spiciness and a refreshing taste, add 2 Korean green chili peppers. If this dish is for children, you can adjust the number of chilies or omit them entirely; a slight spiciness can enhance the flavor. Chilling them in the refrigerator overnight will mellow the spiciness and deepen the savory taste.
Step 5
Continue to simmer until the sauce has reduced and is slightly thick, and the eggs have absorbed the soy sauce flavor. Be careful not to over-reduce, as they can become too salty. Leave a small amount of sauce remaining.
Step 6
Your delicious soy-braised eggs, made with care, are now complete!
Step 7
Look at how glossy and appetizing these soy-braised eggs are! Truly mouthwatering.
