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Ramen Eggs (Ajitama)

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Homemade ramen eggs that are boiled to a perfect jammy yolk and marinated in a flavorful soy sauce mixture, perfect for enhancing your ramen dishes.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 Large eggs (preferably older for easier peeling)
  • 1/2 cup Soy sauce (low sodium can be used if desired)
  • 1/4 cup Mirin (sweet rice wine, substitute with rice vinegar and sugar if unavailable)
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar (adjust sweetness to taste)
  • Water (as needed for boiling and mixing marinade)

Instructions

  1. Bring water to a rolling boil.
  2. Gently lower in the eggs and set a timer for 6 minutes and 30 seconds.
  3. Once the timer dings, transfer the eggs to ice water and let them chill for 5 minutes.
  4. Peel the eggs gently under running water.
  5. In a jar, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and water.
  6. Place eggs in the mixture, seal, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Enjoy the eggs in your ramen or as a snack!

Notes

For a richer marinade, you can add garlic or a few peppercorns. Store eggs in the marinade for up to 4 days in the fridge.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes 30 seconds
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Boiling, Marinading
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 egg
  • Calories: 60
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 186mg