This recipe goes out to all those times that you’ve stooped at the open fridge door, hoping for a respectable dinner to show itself. And to all the 1 p.m.’s at your desk in a scramble for takeout, cursing yourself for not planning ahead. To all the salads that aren’t quite filling enough, the sandwiches that lack heft, the toast that stops short of fueling you through the morning.
This recipe goes out to all those times that you’ve stooped at the open fridge door, hoping for a respectable dinner to show itself. And to all the 1 p.m.’s at your desk in a scramble for takeout, cursing yourself for not planning ahead. To all the salads that aren’t quite filling enough, the sandwiches that lack heft, the toast that stops short of fueling you through the morning.
The trick to these model eggs is cooking them exactly 6 minutes and 50 seconds, stirring gently for the first couple minutes to center the yolks via a whirlpool of centrifugal force. By immediately shuttling them to an ice bath, you do away with any variables that might allow them to continue cooking secretly.
The soak isn’t just about salting them, but a more rounded seasoning—a little sweet, a little tangy, but mostly a lot of umami. You can vary the marinade as you like—add sake, scallions, ginger, mirin, garlic, chiles, or rice wine vinegar. What’s to stop you?
Since these will be your new weekly fridge companion, you’ll have plenty of opportunity.
Makes 6 eggs
- 6 tablespoons warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- ¾ cup soy sauce
- 6 large eggs
- Maldon or other flaky salt, for serving
- Black pepper, for serving
- 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 6 minutes and 50 seconds, 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 (and the water isn’t uncomfortably icy), 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, making sure they are completely submerged. If necessary, top the eggs with a small plate to ensure submersion.
- 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. Or Cool Hand Luke them to impress your friends.
By Kristen Miglore, SLATE
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http://food52.com/recipes/35930-momofuku-s-soy-sauce-eggs
SOURCE
Other source:
http://food52.com/recipes/35930-momofuku-s-soy-sauce-eggs