They don't fry them or boil them: This is how long-lived Japanese cook eggs for breakfast

31.05.2023 16:57

An egg with a firm white and a soft center in 20-25 minutes.

Onsen-tamago, like poached egg, is not a dish but a method of preparation. The egg turns out more tender than a soft-boiled or poached egg.

The peculiarity of this method is that the egg is boiled, but at a lower temperature and without using a stove. For this, you can use a thermos with a wide neck.

Water heated to 70-75 °C is poured into the container. For each egg, 250-300 ml of hot liquid is used.

Place eggs in their shells into the water, close the thermos and leave for 20-25 minutes.

Eggs
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Do not use the product straight from the refrigerator. Eggs may crack in hot water.

The Japanese serve eggs cooked using the onsen-tamago method on bread and add them to rice dishes, and always top them with soy sauce.

But this is a feature of Japanese cuisine, however, such eggs can also be served with a regular cucumber and tomato salad or any other breakfast dish.

Author: Dmitry Bobrovich Internet resource editor