Soy-Free Onsen Egg
Discover the delicate perfection of the 'Soy-Free Onsen Egg,' a luxurious Japanese-inspired dish crafted with care for soy-free diets. This recipe offers a healthier twist on the traditional onsen egg by using dashi and mirin to create a rich, umami-packed sauce—without soy. Featuring gently simmered eggs cooked at an exact temperature for velvety whites and custard-like yolks, this dish is a testament to precision and simplicity. Enhanced with a splash of rice vinegar for an eco-friendly approach to cracking prevention, every detail of this dish is designed with the thoughtful home chef in mind. Pair these silky eggs with the warming soy-free dipping sauce for an elegant appetizer or a light addition to your next meal, guaranteed to impress at any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 Large eggs
- 1000 ml Water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 100 ml Dashi (soy-free)
- 1 tbsp Mirin
Instructions
Fill a medium-sized saucepan with 1000 ml of water and heat it to a temperature of around 70°C (158°F). This temperature is crucial to ensure the eggs cook slowly and evenly.
Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar into the water. This helps prevent the eggshells from cracking during the cooking process.
Gently add the eggs into the heated water using a spoon to avoid any cracks. Make sure the eggs are completely submerged.
Maintain the water temperature at approximately 70°C (158°F) for about 18 minutes. You can use a thermometer to keep track of the temperature and adjust the heat as necessary.
Once the eggs have cooked for the required time, carefully remove them from the water using a slotted spoon, and place them into a bowl of ice water. This halts the cooking process and makes them easier to handle.
In a small saucepan, prepare a simple soy-free dipping sauce by combining 100 ml of dashi and 1 tablespoon of mirin. Heat it gently until warm and mix well.
After letting the eggs cool for about 2 minutes, gently crack them open into individual serving cups.
Serve the Onsen eggs warm, drizzled with the prepared soy-free dashi and mirin sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
324 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.0 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 2871 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 24.2 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 175 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 290 mg | 6% | |
*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.
