Momofuku's Soy Sauce Eggs

Makes 6 eggs

25 min + 2–6 hrs marinating

Medium-boiled eggs with jammy yolks marinated in a balanced soy-vinegar mixture; umami-rich, make-ahead snack or noodle topper.

prepFill a large bowl with ice and cold water
90 ml warm water	Whisk marinade		Marinate 2–6 hrs, refrigerated, fully submerged	Slice, sprinkle with salt & pepper, serve
12 g sugar
30 ml sherry vinegar (or rice vinegar)
180 ml soy sauce (preferably low-sodium)
6 large eggs	Boil eggs 6 min 50 sec, stirring gently first 1½ min	Shock in ice bath until cool, peel in water
Maldon or other flaky salt & freshly ground black pepper, for serving

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