Low Carb Onsen Egg
Delight in the simplicity and elegance of this **Low Carb Onsen Egg** recipe, a Japanese-inspired dish that showcases perfectly cooked soft eggs with silky whites and luxuriously creamy yolks. Using an authentic low-temperature cooking technique, this recipe requires just a few basic ingredients—eggs, water, and optional soy sauce and green onions for garnish. Ready in under an hour and ideal for low-carb or keto-friendly diets, these onsen eggs are a versatile addition to any meal. Serve them warm over salads, rice alternatives, or as a standalone treat, and enjoy their unmatched texture and rich flavor. This easy yet sophisticated recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in the comfort of your kitchen. **Onsen eggs** have never been so approachable!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large eggs
- 2 liters Water
- 1 bowl Ice water
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
Fill a large pot with 2 liters of water and bring it to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, turn off the heat and let the water cool down for 1 minute. The temperature should be around 160°F (70°C) to ensure perfect Onsen eggs.
Carefully add the eggs straight from the refrigerator into the pot. Cover the pot with a lid.
Allow the eggs to sit undisturbed for 15 minutes to cook at a low and even temperature.
Meanwhile, prepare a bowl with ice water.
After 15 minutes, remove the eggs from the pot and immediately transfer them to the ice water bowl. Let them cool down for at least 10 minutes; this stops the cooking process and makes peeling easier.
Once cooled, gently crack the shells and peel the eggs. Be careful, as they will be quite delicate.
Serve the Onsen eggs warm, over salads, rice bowls, or as a side. For added flavor, drizzle with soy sauce and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
303 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.2 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 2227 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 26.7 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 384 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
