Hard-boiled Egg with Soy
Simple, nutritious, and quick: the perfect protein boost.
⏱️ 10 min🍽️ Serves 1
🔥 95 kcal💪 7g protein🍚 1g carbs🥑 7g fatper serving
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Ingredients
- 🥚1 large egg
- 🍶1 tsp soy sauce
- SESAME¼ tsp sesame oil
- 🌶️⅛ tsp chili flakes
- 💧 water
Pro tips
- For an easier peel, add a pinch of salt or a teaspoon of vinegar to the boiling water.
- Adjust cooking time for desired yolk consistency: 6 minutes for jammy, 7 minutes for soft-set, 9 minutes for very firm.
- This makes a great quick snack or a protein boost for salads and noodle dishes.
Method
- 1Carefully place the egg in a small saucepan and cover with water, ensuring at least one inch of water above the egg.
- 2Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, immediately reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and set a timer for 8 minutes for a firm yolk.
- 3While the egg cooks, prepare an ice bath in a small bowl.
- 4Once 8 minutes are up, carefully transfer the cooked egg to the ice bath using a slotted spoon. Let it cool for at least 2 minutes.
- 5Gently tap the egg on a hard surface to crack the shell, then peel under cool running water for easier removal.
- 6Slice the peeled egg in half lengthwise and arrange on a small plate.
- 7Drizzle with soy sauce, sesame oil, and sprinkle with chili flakes.