Soy-Marinated Eggs
Ingredients
6 large eggs
5 garlic cloves, peeled
3 dried chiles de árbol or 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
¾ cup soy sauce
3 Tbsp. mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
2 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar
For Serving (Optional):
Toasted sesame seeds
Directions
Gently lower the eggs into a large saucepan of boiling water.
When water the returns to a gentle boil, cook for 7 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl of ice water and let cool 2 minutes (eggs may still be a little warm).
Remove eggs from ice water and peel.
Meanwhile, bring the garlic, chiles, soy sauce, mirin, vinegar, and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Reduce the heat & simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat, add the eggs, and let them sit for at least 1 hour.
To serve, quarter and sprinkle the eggs with sesame seeds, if desired.
Do Ahead: Eggs can be marinated 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.