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Something freaking magical happens when you have a recipe of fried eggs in heavy cream with soy sauce! The cream caramelizes and the results are sublime, especially with a bit of salsa macha or chili crisp! I learned this while working in restaurants and it was a game changer!
Why You’ll Love Soy Sauce Fried Eggs
The heavy cream caramelizes with the soy and the eggs melt into that creamy goodness, you will be in LOVE 😻 They come together in 5 minutes and taste like you spent a ton of time making them!
How To Prepare Soy Sauce Fried Eggs
🔥 Preheat a pan for 2 minutes on high. Add in heavy cream. Lower heat to medium and simmer for 1 minute.
🍳 Add in eggs, soy, pepper, msg and cover. Cook like this for 2-3 minutes until the whites set.
🌿 Top with scallions, salsa macha or chili crisp. *Plating tip* Cut into triangles for a beautiful presentation.
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Substitutions for Soy Sauce Fried Eggs
- If you are trying to lower your salt intake, use a low-sodium soy sauce.
- For a little extra heat, sprinkle cayenne into the heavy cream with the soy sauce.
- You can use your favorite herbs instead of chives.
Variations for Soy Sauce Fried Eggs
- I’ve heard some people don’t love a runny yolk *GASPS AUDIBLY* but for you, I do have my Heavy Cream Scrambled Eggs!
- For a no spice variation, just omit the Salsa Macha. The caramelized soy and the heavy cream is delicious.
🔥Chef Nadia’s Tip🔥
For this soy sauce egg recipe, make sure you let the heavy cream and soy sauce caramelize!
Recipes That Pair
Tacos/Tortillas
Tortillas Recipe with Butter
Sides
Arugula Fennel Salad
Butters
Toasted Ciabatta
Drinks
Carajillo Martini
Common Questions
I make my own salsa macha . But you can use chili crisp or chili oil if you can’t find it.
I understand some people don’t love a runny yolk but for you, I do have my Heavy Cream Scrambled Eggs!
No, the cream prevents the eggs from sticking.
Soy Sauce Fried Eggs
Equipment
- 1 pan
Ingredients
- 4-5 eggs
- ¼-⅓ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- pinch of msg and black pepper
- 1 tbsp salsa macha or chili crisp + more for topping
- scallions to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a pan for 2 minutes on high. Add in heavy cream. Lower heat to medium and simmer for 1 minute.
- Add in eggs, soy sauce, pepper, msg and cover. Cook like this for 2-3 minutes until the whites set.
- Top with scallions, salsa macha or chili crisp.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
