Whisky Soy-Marinated Eggs
Soy-marinated eggs are a simple yet flavorful dish commonly enjoyed in Taiwan. In this recipe, classic soy-marinated eggs get a creative twist with a splash of whisky.
DoYouBo Tea Princess Soy Sauce brings a rich, naturally brewed soy aroma, while brown sugar adds gentle sweetness and whisky gives the marinade an extra layer of depth. After soaking overnight, the eggs absorb all the savory and aromatic flavors.
Ingredients
- Eggs
- 45 g DoYouBo Tea Princess Soy Sauce
- 90 g rice wine
- 40 g brown sugar
- 20 g whisky
Instructions
1. Prepare the marinade
Combine DoYouBo Tea Princess Soy Sauce, rice wine, brown sugar, and whisky. Stir well until the brown sugar is dissolved.
2. Boil the eggs
Bring a pot of water to a boil, then carefully add the eggs.
Choose the cooking time according to your preferred yolk texture:
- 7 minutes: soft and runny yolk
- 8 minutes: soft, creamy yolk
- 10 minutes: mostly set yolk
- 12 minutes: fully cooked yolk
3. Cool the eggs
Remove the eggs from the hot water and immediately place them in cold water to stop the cooking process.
4. Peel the eggs
Once cooled, gently peel off the shells.
5. Marinate
Place the peeled eggs into the prepared marinade. Make sure the eggs are well coated with the sauce.
6. Refrigerate
Refrigerate and marinate for at least 8 hours to allow the eggs to absorb the flavors.
7. Serve
Remove the eggs from the marinade, slice them in half, and enjoy.
Cooking Tips
- For a creamy center, try cooking the eggs for around 8 minutes.
- Allowing the eggs to marinate overnight gives them a deeper soy sauce flavor.
- Keep the eggs refrigerated while marinating.
- The combination of soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine, and whisky creates a savory, slightly sweet flavor with a distinctive aroma.
Recommended Product
DoYouBo Tea Princess Soy Sauce
Naturally brewed with a rich and balanced soy aroma, Tea Princess Soy Sauce works beautifully in marinades and adds depth to simple ingredients such as eggs.

