Exquisite Marinated Soft-Boiled Eggs (Ban-suk Gyeran-jang)
Exquisite Marinated Soft-Boiled Eggs (Ban-suk Gyeran-jang)
How to Make Marinated Soft-Boiled Eggs: Perfect Side Dish Recipe | Egg Recipe, Soy Sauce Marinated Eggs, Soft-Boiled Egg Marinade
Hello everyone! Today, I’m sharing a recipe for incredibly savory and delicious marinated soft-boiled eggs, or ‘Ban-suk Gyeran-jang’. If you make this ahead and let it marinate for about a day, you’ll be amazed by its rich, umami flavor! It’s quite similar to the process of making ‘Gam-dong Ran’ (touching eggs). We’ll be soft-boiling the eggs and then soaking them generously in a flavorful soy sauce mixture. I’ve broken down every step, from how to perfectly boil an egg to creating the perfect marinade. Even beginner cooks can easily follow along! Let’s get started on making this delightful marinated soft-boiled egg dish.
Main Ingredients- 8 fresh eggs
- 1-2 drops of cooking wine (optional, helps prevent cracking)
- 1 pinch of salt (for boiling eggs)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Carefully place the eggs in a pot. Add enough water to fully submerge the eggs. Including 1-2 drops of cooking wine and a pinch of salt will help prevent the eggs from cracking and make them easier to peel later.
Step 2
Once the water begins to boil vigorously, set a timer for exactly 6 minutes and 30 seconds. This precise timing is the secret to achieving perfectly soft-boiled eggs with a runny yolk and tender whites! Immediately after cooking, transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice-cold water to stop the cooking process and make peeling easier.
Step 3
While the eggs are boiling, let’s prepare the aromatics for the marinade. Finely chop the green onion. For the chili peppers, remove the seeds and then finely chop them. Mince the onion as finely as possible to ensure its flavor infuses beautifully into the sauce.
Step 4
Now, let’s create the delicious special soy sauce marinade! In a bowl, combine 200ml of soy sauce, 300ml of fresh water, and 100g of sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the minced onion, chopped green and red chilies, and chopped green onion to the mixture. Stir everything together thoroughly to create your flavorful marinade.
Step 5
Gently peel the cooled soft-boiled eggs. If you’re having trouble peeling, try cracking the shell slightly at the wider end of the egg and then peeling under running water or after soaking them in water; this often makes it much easier.
Step 6
Arrange the peeled soft-boiled eggs snugly in an airtight container. Pour the prepared special soy sauce marinade over the eggs, ensuring they are well-covered. Place the lid securely on the container and refrigerate for at least one day to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Step 7
Ta-da! After a day of marinating, behold the stunning result! Your perfectly savory and sweet marinated soft-boiled eggs are ready! They are absolutely delicious served over a bowl of warm rice. Enjoy!
