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Ramen Eggs (Ajitama)

Ramen Eggs (Ajitama)

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Ramen Eggs (Ajitama) Ramen eggs, known in Japan as ajitama, short for ajitsuke tamago, are soft boiled eggs that soak in a sweetened soy marinade until every bite is deeply savory. You will also see them called shoyu eggs or Japanese soy marinated eggs.

  • Total Time: 731 min
  • Yield: 6 marinated eggs 1x

Ingredients

Scale

6 large egg
Vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce, light sodium
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup mirin
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

1-Bring a pot of water to a: Bring a pot of water to a boil and gently place the eggs in the boiling water. Let the eggs boil for 6 minutes for the perfect soft boiled eggs.
2-After 6 minutes, remove the eggs from: After 6 minutes, remove the eggs from the boiling water and shock them in ice water. Let the eggs cool completely.
3-While the eggs are cooling, make the: While the eggs are cooling, make the soy marinade. In the marinating container or a bowl, combine the soy sauce, water, mirin, and sugar. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. If the marinade was made in a bowl, transfer to the container that you’ll be marinating in.
4-After the cooling process, crack and peel: After the cooling process, crack and peel the eggs. Rinse with water if needed to remove any stray egg shells. Place the peeled eggs into the prepared marinade and allow the eggs to soak for at least 8 hours in the fridge, best overnight.
5-Enjoy the eggs in ramen, as a: Enjoy the eggs in ramen, as a side, or as a snack. Leftover ramen eggs should be removed from the marinade after 12 to 36 hours, depending on how seasoned you’d like the eggs.

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  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 6 min
  • Method: stovetop

Nutrition

  • Calories: 98.5
  • Sugar: 4.5g
  • Sodium: 1151mg
  • Fat: 4.8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.6g
  • Carbohydrates: 5.4g
  • Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 8.3g
  • Cholesterol: 186mg