Medium-boiled Marinated Eggs

⏱️ 8h 20m 👥 4 servings 📊 Hard
International appetizer
Medium-boiled Marinated Eggs
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Medium Boiled Eggs Recipe I make medium boiled eggs on the days when I want something quick and steady, something that reminds me how far I’ve come since those early moments when I thought fitness was only built in the gym. These little things look simple, I know, but they were one of the first […]

📝 Ingredients

  • 4 medium boiled eggs
  • 3 1/2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari or coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 2–3 tbsp water, or enough to thin slightly for coating
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • sesame seeds, scallions, or shredded nori
  • 4 medium boiled eggs
  • 1/2 cup light coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp Thai yellow curry paste
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
  • 1 tsp coconut sugar
  • brown sugar; honey; agave
  • 1/2 tsp grated ginger (optional for brightness)
  • thinly sliced red chili, cilantro, and a few toasted coconut flakes
  • 4 medium boiled eggs
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat or 2%)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1–2 tbsp water (start with 1 tbsp and adjust for pourable texture)
  • 2 tsp za’atar spice blend
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated
  • pinch sumac (optional for brightness)
  • sea salt + cracked pepper to taste
  • 4 medium boiled eggs
  • tamari
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • tamari
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp coconut sugar (or raw cane)
  • 1/4 cup warm water (for mixing)
  • 2 tsp white miso paste (dissolve in the warm water first)
  • yellow miso
  • 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil (optional but recommended)
  • 1 garlic clove, smashed
  • 1 scallion, chopped (on a bias/angle)
  • 4 medium boiled eggs
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 1 garlic clove, smashed
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
  • pinch turmeric (for coloring)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • sea salt + black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tsp finely diced kalamata olives (optional but recommended)
  • 4 medium boiled eggs
  • 3 tbsp chipotle in adobo (use mostly sauce, a little chili for color)
  • 1 lime (juice)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tsp honey (or agave or coconut sugar)
  • small handful cilantro sprigs (not leaves)
  • pinch smoked paprika for extra red hue
  • 4 large eggs
  • Water (enough to cover eggs by about 2 inches)
  • Ice for cooling

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil. Gently lower in the eggs using a spoon, then start your timer immediately.
  2. 2Boil for 6 minutes for that perfect soft, jammy yolk (slightly runny center, fully set whites).
  3. 3Immediately transfer eggs straight into an ice bath for 10 minutes to stop cooking. Again, no less than 10 minutes.
  4. 4Gently tap and peel under running water. Pat dry, then add to your marinade!

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Kevin Curry on fitmencook.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.