
Japanese Egg Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
A simple and delicious salad made with Japanese-style eggs and a variety of vegetables.
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Ingredients
- 4 egghard-boiled japanese eggs
- 2 cmcucumber(sliced)
- 1 cmcarrot(peeled and grated)
- 1 cmred bell pepper(sliced)
- 2 cmgreen onion(thinly sliced)
- 2 mlsesame oil(optional)
- 2 mlsoy sauce(optional)
- 1 gsugar(optional)
- 1 mlrice vinegar(optional)
- 1 gsalt
- 1 gblack pepper
- 2 gtoasted sesame seeds(optional)
- 2 gchopped scallions(optional)
- 2 gpickled ginger(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Hard-boil the Japanese eggs by submerging them in boiling water for 10-12 minutes. Then, immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, peel the eggs and slice them in half lengthwise.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, grated carrot, and sliced red bell pepper.
Tip: Mix well to combine.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until the sugar has dissolved.
Tip: Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- 4
Add the whisked dressing to the bowl with the vegetables and mix until well combined.
- 5
Arrange the sliced Japanese eggs on top of the vegetable mixture and garnish with toasted sesame seeds, chopped scallions, and pickled ginger (if using).
Tip: Optional for added flavor and texture.
- 6
Drizzle the sesame oil over the salad (if using) and toss gently to combine.
Tip: Optional for added richness.
- 7
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tip: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
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