Does it feel like protein is having a moment? It does to me.
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Soy-Marinated Eggs Are an Easy, Convenient, and Delicious Protein Source
Keep these flavorful eggs in your fridge to add heft, interest, and protein to all manner of dishes . . . or to just pop into your mouth when you need a snack.
By Published June 19, 2024.
My social-media feed regularly presents me with a seemingly endless scroll of protein content. The carnivore diet. Baked goods made with protein powder. Protein-rich vegan meals. Cottage cheese everything.
Not all of those posts are quality, but one quality protein source that bears mentioning is eggs.
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Being thoughtful about your diet is not a new idea, but being aware of how much protein I’m getting every day is a new development for me. I’m just speaking for myself here, but I’ve learned, for example, that I function better during the day if I start with a protein-rich breakfast.
With protein on the mind, I—and, if my social media feed is any indication, a lot of other people—am always looking for ways to add lean protein to my meals. These Soy-Marinated Eggs are perfect to keep in the fridge to add to all kinds of dishes, or just to snack on out-of-hand. One egg typically contains about 6 grams of protein, for those of you doing the math.
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How Do You Make Soy-Marinated Eggs?
The eggs are easy to make. Simply simmer a mixture of soy sauce, mirin, scallions, ginger, sugar, and garlic, and then dilute that mixture with some water so that the eggs don’t get too salty. Then boil your eggs, moving them to an ice bath after exactly 7 minutes (for that perfect semi-set yolk texture).
Peel the eggs (we’ve found that it works better to start peeling from the fatter end), and then add them to a zipper-lock bag with the soy mixture. Seal, and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours (any longer and the eggs can get too salty). Take the eggs out of the marinade—you can freeze it for future use—and store for up to 5 days.
What Can You Put Soy-Marinated Eggs On?
I love these jammy medium-cooked eggs sliced in half and added to ramen or other noodle soups. They add a welcome twist to Cobb and niçoise salads. Have I mashed up a few of these eggs with kewpie mayo to make supercharged egg salad? Yes I have. These soy-seasoned eggs are also fantastic in potato and tuna salads. Or halved on a platter with dishes of nuts and olives at cocktail hour.
Deploy the eggs as needed, enjoying their delicious flavor and taking comfort in the fact that you’re satisfying your protein needs.