Bring a large pot of water to boil.
Place a 12-by-12-inch piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface. Place 1 teaspoon sesame oil in the center of the plastic wrap and spread evenly in a small circle.
Crack 1 egg onto the oil and season with salt and pepper. Gather the corners of the plastic wrap up in the center and twist closed, making a small plastic sack holding the egg. Knot the plastic as close to the egg as possible, removing all the air. Repeat until all the eggs are tied in plastic.
Place the eggs into boiling water and cook exactly 4 minutes. Remove from the water and leave the eggs in the plastic until you are ready to serve.
4 to 6 eggs (1 per serving)
4 to 6 tsp. sesame oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 to 6 tsp. sesame oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
This article appears in October 2013.