Description
Soy marinated eggs, also known as ajitsuke tamago, are a simple yet flavorful dish perfect for meal prep. These jammy soft-boiled eggs are soaked in a savory-sweet soy marinade with a hint of spice, served over warm rice for an easy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large eggs
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
- 1–2 tsp chili flakes or chili crisp (plus more for serving)
- 2 cups cooked white rice (for serving)
- Optional toppings: chili crisp, sesame seeds, chopped green onion
Instructions
- Soft-boil the eggs: Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil. Carefully add eggs and boil 7 minutes for jammy centers.
- Ice bath: Transfer eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes, then peel.
- Make the marinade: In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil (if using), and chili flakes/chili crisp.
- Marinate: Add peeled eggs to the marinade (they should be mostly submerged). Cover and refrigerate 4–12 hours (overnight is best), turning once if needed.
- Serve: Spoon warm rice into bowls. Top with marinated eggs (whole or halved) and drizzle with a little marinade. Finish with chili crisp and toppings.
Notes
- For best results, marinate overnight.
- Adjust chili crisp amount to control spice level.
- Use fresh eggs for easier peeling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling, Marinating
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Keywords: soy marinated eggs, ajitsuke tamago, egg rice bowl, chili crisp eggs, jammy soft boiled eggs, easy meal prep bowl