1) Boil some water in a saucepan over medium fire. When it starts to simmer (little 'bubbles' appeariing on side on the saucepan), gently place the eggs (preferably room temperature eggs) into the water. **Too hot to put in, then place egg on a spoon & into the water.
Time for boiling the eggs is 6mins 30secs.
** If the eggs are larger, add a few more seconds to cooking time ~ ie: to 7mins
2) Meanwhile, prepare the sauce for marinating the eggs. You'll need 1/3 cup of soya sauce ( I use Kikkoman Naturally Brewed), 3 teaspoons brown sugar, 1 cup of water, 2 Tablespoonfuls bonito flakes, *(optional) 1/2 Tablespoon mirin. Boil all this till a light simmer, turn off heat. Let it cool slightly.
3) Prepare a container filled with iced water. Put in lots of ice cubes. When eggs are boiled, discard the hot water, place the eggs into the iced water. It'll be better if you put the whole container into the fridge. Soak the eggs for 20 minutes. Start peeling the eggs slowly, patiently ( the egg white might be a little delicate to handle).
4) Use a tall container if you have, if not, plastic bag may work as well. Place the cooled soya sauce mixture & eggs into the container & let it 'sit in' for at least 4hours (if to be eaten on that day) or chill in the fridge overnight.
by ma-li
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