Korean Soy-Marinated Egg Salad

Eleanor Craig

This Korean Soy-Marinated Egg Salad is a delightful fusion of robust flavors and creamy textures. It brings together the deeply aromatic soy-marinated eggs, a staple in Korean cuisine, with fresh, crisp greens for a refreshing twist on the traditional egg salad. Perfect as a light lunch or a vibrant side dish, it's bound to add an exotic flair to your meal.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1

Course Salad

Cuisine East / Southeast Asian

Servings bowls

Calories 215 kcal

Ingredients

6 medium eggs
¾ cup soy sauce
½ cup water
¼ cup mirin
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cloves garlic
3 whole scallions
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 head butter lettuce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Prepare the Soy Marinade: In a medium saucepan, combine soy sauce, water, mirin, sugar, and sliced garlic. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Boil the Eggs: Place eggs in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 7 minutes, aiming for the yolks to be slightly soft. Immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath to stop cooking, then peel when cool.
Marinate the Eggs: Once the marinade is at room temperature, submerge the peeled eggs in the soy mixture. Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for a deeper flavor.
Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, toss the butter lettuce with sesame oil until lightly coated.
Plate the Salad: Place a bed of dressed butter lettuce on each plate. Halve the marinated eggs and arrange them over the lettuce. Garnish with chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds for a contrasting crunch.

Notes

If desired, you can use mixed greens instead of butter lettuce for a varied texture. For a gluten-free version, ensure the soy sauce used is gluten-free.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 14gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 246mgSodium: 2641mgPotassium: 298mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1714IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 3mg

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