Description
Learn how to make delicious and flavorful Ramen Eggs (Ajitama) with this easy recipe. These marinated eggs are perfect for adding to ramen, enjoying as a side dish, or as a tasty snack.
Ingredients
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Eggs:
- 6 large eggs *see note
Marinade:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce, light sodium
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Bring a pot of water to a boil and gently place the eggs in the boiling water. Boil for 6 minutes. Remove the eggs and shock them in ice water to cool completely.
- Make the marinade: Combine soy sauce, water, mirin, and sugar in a bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Marinate the eggs: Peel the cooled eggs and place them in the marinade. Let them soak for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
Notes
- If desired, adding vinegar to the boiling water can help with peeling the eggs.
- Soaking the eggs for about 15 minutes or longer after boiling makes them easier to peel.
- Rotate eggs occasionally if they are not fully submerged in the marinade.
- Leftover eggs should be removed from the marinade after 12 to 36 hours, based on desired seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
