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Ramen Eggs (Ajitama)

  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Total Time: 480 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious ramen eggs that enhance the flavor of your ramen or can be enjoyed as a snack.


Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar (optional)
  • ½ cup light sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup mirin
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar


Instructions

  1. Boil the eggs in a pot of water for 6 minutes to achieve a soft-boiled texture. Optional: Add vinegar to the water for easier peeling.
  2. Shock the eggs in ice water for 15 minutes to cool and stop cooking.
  3. Prepare the marinade by combining soy sauce, water, mirin, and sugar in a bowl or container and stir until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Once the eggs are cool, crack and peel them carefully. Rinse if necessary.
  5. Place the peeled eggs into the marinade and let them soak for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  6. For best flavor, remove the eggs from the marinade after 12 to 36 hours and enjoy them in ramen or as a side dish.

Notes

For easier peeling, use eggs that are at least a week old. Experiment with marinade ingredients for different flavors.