Soy Sauce Cured Egg Yolks

Name: Soy Sauce Cured Egg Yolks
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 6 large egg yolks; 2/3 cup soy sauce; 1/3 cup rice vinegar; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1/2 tsp Chinese five spice powder

A simple, no-cook recipe for umami-rich, jelly-like cured egg yolks. Perfect as a topping for ramen, rice bowls, or congee.

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Total

5 min

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$13–$21

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Ingredients

6 large egg yolks
2/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/2 tsp ground gingeroptional
1/2 tsp Chinese five spice powderoptional

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Instructions

1
Gently separate the egg yolks from the whites, being careful not to break the yolks.
2
Place the separated egg yolks in a shallow, airtight container.
3
In a separate bowl or measuring cup, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, ground ginger, and Chinese five spice powder. Whisk until well combined.
4
Pour the curing mixture over the egg yolks in the container, ensuring they are as covered as possible.
5
Seal the container and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days to cure.
6
After curing, the yolks will be firm, darker in color, and ready to serve. Use as a topping for noodles or rice.