Kikkoman Eggs
A lovely marinated eggs recipe created for Kikkoman by food stylist @lolperry and photography by @ellisparrinder. Eat with a cold noodle salad for lunch
- Serves4
- Preparation Time15 mins
- Additional Time2-6 hours marinating
- Cooking Time5 mins
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 12 tablespoons Kikkoman soy sauce
- 6 Burford Brown eggs
- Maldon or other flaky salt
- Black pepper
- Nigella seeds, to serve
Method
In a medium bowl, whisk together the water and sugar to dissolve the sugar, then stir in the sherry vinegar and soy sauce.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully put the eggs into the boiling water and cook for exactly 5 minutes, stirring slowly for the first 1 1/2 minutes to distribute the heat evenly.
Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with cold water and ice. When the eggs are done, transfer them to the ice bath.
Once the eggs are cool peel them (in the water—this will help them keep a perfect exterior). Transfer the eggs to the soy sauce mixture and marinate in the fridge for at least 2, and up to 6, hours. If necessary, top the eggs with a small plate to keep them submerged.
Remove the eggs from the sweet and salty solution. You can save the soy sauce mix for another round of eggs, if you wish. The eggs will keep, refrigerated in a tightly sealed container, for up to a month.
To serve, cut the eggs in half lengthwise and season with salt and pepper and a sprinkle of nigella seeds. Delicious with a cold noodle salad.
