Noodle Broth with Soft-Boiled Egg and Bacon
JojoM
A comforting noodle broth with umami-rich soy marinade, soft-boiled eggs, crispy lardons, and sautéed mushrooms.
Noodle Broth with Soft-Boiled Egg and Bacon
JojoMA comforting noodle broth with umami-rich soy marinade, soft-boiled eggs, crispy lardons, and sautéed mushrooms.
Chef's Tips
Marinate the eggs in the soy mixture for extra flavor.
Don’t skip the ice bath for perfect soft-boiled eggs.
Save the pasta water to adjust the consistency of the broth.
Tools Used
Saucepan
Frying Pan
Mixing Bowl
Slotted Spoon
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
Instructions
Prep the Soy Broth
- 1
Peel and grate the ginger, collecting its juice. Mince if needed to remove fibers.
- 2
Thinly slice the spring onions and degerm the garlic.
- 3
In a saucepan, combine bouillon, rice vinegar, white wine, and soy sauce. Heat gently for 4 minutes, then remove from heat.
- 4
Stir in sugar, ginger, and garlic. Let the mixture infuse in a small bowl.
Cook and Marinate the Eggs
- 1
Boil the eggs for 6 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath.
- 2
Peel the eggs while in water and place them in the soy mixture to marinate fully submerged. Set aside.
Prepare Toppings
- 1
Cut bacon slices into thick lardons. Quarter the mushrooms.
- 2
In a hot frying pan, sauté mushrooms with no salt until they release moisture and brown slightly. Set aside.
- 3
In the same pan, cook the lardons until browned and tender. Drain on paper towel.
Cook Noodles and Assemble
- 1
Cook the noodles for 5 minutes in boiling water. Do not discard the pasta water.
- 2
Toss the drained noodles in a bowl with 1–2 tablespoons of the egg marinade and enough pasta water to create a broth.
- 3
Serve noodles in bowls with mushrooms, lardons, halved soft-boiled eggs, and spring onions on top.
Comments & Reviews
Marie
6/12/2025
Absolutely loved the depth of flavor from the soy marinade. Will definitely make again!
Lucas
6/13/2025
I used pancetta instead of lardons and it worked great. Simple but packed with flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 bowl
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
