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Soy and Sesame Boiled Eggs
Two boiled eggs peeled and dressed with soy, sesame oil and chilli flakes.
- Total
- 14 min
- Hands on
- 7 min
- Serves
- 1
- Method
- hob
- Cuisine
- Asian-inspired
Per serving · estimated
- Energy
- 210 kcal
- Protein
- 14 g
- Fat
- 16 g
- Carbs
- 2 g

Method
Step 1 of 7
Bring a small saucepan of water to a gentle boil.

Step 2 of 7
Lower the eggs in on a slotted spoon.
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Step 3 of 7
Simmer for 9 minutes, until the yolks are firm and the eggs have reached 71 °C throughout.
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What ‘ready’ looks like Step 4 of 7
Drain the eggs and cool them under cold running water for 1 minute.
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Step 5 of 7
Tap and peel the eggs, then halve them onto a small plate.
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Step 6 of 7
Thinly slice the spring onion.
spring onion

Step 7 of 7
Spoon over the soy sauce and sesame oil, then scatter with sesame seeds, chilli flakes and spring onion.
soy sauce
toasted sesame oil
toasted sesame seeds
chilli flakes
spring onion
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