Pickled Chicken Eggs
Description
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Instructions
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Step 1
1. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil (enough to cover the eggs). With a sharp needle or pin, make careful punctures so the eggs don't burst in the hot water.
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Step 2
2. Place the eggs in boiling water, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 4–8 minutes, depending on how you like your yolks.
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Step 3
3. After that, carefully remove the eggs and place them in cold water with ice to stop the cooking process immediately.
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Step 4
4. Peel the eggs. Meanwhile, prepare the marinade: combine water, mirin, sake, sugar, and soy sauce.
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Step 5
5. Place the eggs in the marinade.
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Step 6
6. Cover the top with a paper towel or coffee filter folded into several layers, for example. The minimum marinating time for the eggs is 1 hour, but it is best to let them soak overnight.