Whole30 Onsen Egg
Elevate your Whole30 experience with this irresistible Whole30 Onsen Egg recipe—an elegant spin on a classic Japanese culinary tradition. Perfectly soft and custard-like, these eggs boast a creamy texture that makes them a versatile addition to any meal. Crafted with simple ingredients like fresh eggs, water, and optional salt, this dish uses a unique stovetop poaching technique to achieve a luxurious consistency without any additional cooking oils or equipment. Ready in just 40 minutes, these eggs are cooled in an ice bath to lock in their tender perfection, making them ideal for topping salads, grain bowls, or enjoying on their own. Whether you're following the Whole30 diet or simply seeking a healthy, protein-packed option, these onsen eggs are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large eggs
- 4 cups Water
- 2 cups Ice water
- 1 teaspoon Salt (optional)
Instructions
Fill a saucepan or pot large enough to hold the eggs with 4 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
Once the water is boiling, remove the pot from the heat and allow it to sit off the heat for about 1 minute. This will slightly reduce the temperature to create the ideal poaching environment.
Gently place the eggs directly from the refrigerator into the hot water, using a slotted spoon to avoid cracking the shells.
Cover the pot with a lid and let the eggs sit undisturbed in the hot water for 30 minutes. This duration will allow the eggs to cook to the luxurious, soft texture characteristic of an Onsen egg.
While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice bath by combining the 2 cups of ice water in a bowl that will comfortably hold the eggs.
After 30 minutes have passed, use a slotted spoon to transfer the eggs from the hot water to the ice bath to cool them rapidly for at least 5 minutes. This will stop the cooking process and help the eggs to firm up slightly, making them easier to handle.
Once cooled, gently crack the eggs open. You can do this by lightly tapping the egg against a flat surface and peeling away a small section at the top to carefully pour out the custard-like egg into a serving bowl.
Serve the Onsen eggs immediately over your dish of choice or simply enjoy them plain with a dash of salt if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
280 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.0 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 2511 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.0 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.0 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 276 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.
