Vegetarian Onsen Egg
Transform your kitchen into a Japanese onsen with this delightful recipe for **Vegetarian Onsen Eggs**! This exquisite dish features perfectly soft, silky eggs with golden, custard-like yolks, gently cooked using a traditional hot water method for unmatched texture and flavor. Paired with a savory soy-sesame drizzle and a pop of freshness from sliced green onions, these eggs make an irresistible topping for rice bowls, salads, or a satisfying snack on their own. With only 10 minutes of prep and minimal ingredients like soy sauce, sesame oil, and large eggs, this recipe is a must-try for fans of Japanese cuisine and those seeking an easy yet elegant vegetarian treat. Ready in under an hour, these Vegetarian Onsen Eggs are the perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 2 liters water
- 1 tray ice cubes
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
Bring 2 liters of water to a boil in a medium-sized pot. Once boiling, remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for about 5 minutes to cool slightly.
Gently place the eggs in the pot of hot water, ensuring they are fully submerged.
Cover the pot with a lid and let the eggs cook in the hot water for 14 minutes. This is the gentle cooking process to achieve the desired onsen egg texture.
While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with water and adding a tray of ice cubes.
Once the eggs have finished cooking, carefully transfer them to the ice bath to halt the cooking process. Let the eggs cool for about 20 minutes.
While the eggs are cooling, prepare the soy-based sauce by mixing the soy sauce and sesame oil in a small bowl.
After the eggs have cooled, gently crack and remove the shells. Serve each egg in a small dish, topped with a drizzle of the soy-sesame sauce.
Garnish with sliced green onions before serving. Enjoy these Vegetarian Onsen Eggs as a topping for rice bowls, salads, or as a delicious standalone dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.2 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 2650 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 30.3 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 584 mg | 12% | |
*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.
