Adobo Eggs (Filipino Marinated Eggs)
These Filipino Marinated Eggs involve a simple marinade to give these soft-boiled eggs that classic adobo taste of <strong>sweet, savory</strong>, and slightly <strong>tangy</strong>.
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 -5 Eggs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 3 -4 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- Green onion, chopped
- Red chillies, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Combine all the ingredients for the adobo marinade in a pot. Bring the marinade to a boil, then let simmer for 5 mins. Let this cool completely to avoid overcooking the eggs.
- 2
Boil the eggs for *6-8 mins (according to preference), then immediately place in ice water for at least 10 mins to stop the cooking process.
- 3
Once cooled, peel the eggs and place them in a deep Tupperware or container. Pour the cooled marinade over the eggs and let marinate for at least 6 hours in the fridge.
- 4
Serve with warm rice, and top with chopped green onions, red chilli, and more of the marinating sauce. Enjoy!