Ajitama Egg (Nitamago/Ajitsuke Tamago)
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Ajitama Egg (Nitamago/Ajitsuke Tamago)
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This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 75 ml tsuyu sauce vegetarians should use tsuyu sauce with kombu base
- 25 ml soy sauce
- 75 ml water
- 25 ml mirin
- 10 ml sake
- 4 g sugar
- water
- 1 tsp salt
- 6 egg
- 1 bowl ice-cold water
Instructions
- In a small pan, add 75 ml tsuyu sauce, 25 ml soy sauce, 75 ml water, 25 ml mirin, 10 ml sake and 4 g sugar. Mix and bring to a boil over a medium heat. Boil for 1-2 minutes, then remove from the heat and leave to cool.
- Next, bring a pan of water to a rolling boil and mix in 1 tsp salt. (It should be enough water to completely cover the eggs)
- Add 6 egg to the pot and set a timer for 7 minutes to make soft-boiled eggs. (Increase the time to up to 9 minutes for a firmer yolk.)
- Place a lid on top to stop the water from evaporating.
- Once the time is up, immediately transfer the eggs into a 1 bowl ice-cold water to halt the cooking process.
- Leave the eggs to cool for about 10 minutes and then peel them in the water. Dry with kitchen paper to prevent watering down the marinade.
- Once the sauce is cool, place the eggs and sauce together in a zip-lock bag and store them in the fridge for 45 minutes. (Tip - place the bag on a tray to prevent any leaks or spills!)
- Enjoy with ramen or as a snack!
Notes
- Keep the ramen eggs in the fridge for up to 3 days (the flavor gets stronger each day) and discard the sauce after one use.
- Keep the ramen eggs in the fridge for up to 3 days (the flavor gets stronger each day) and discard the sauce after one use.
- Use a ziplock bag rather than a Tupperware to make sure the eggs are fully covered. If using a box container, you will need to turn the eggs occasionally to make sure they're evenly flavored/colored.
- Refrain from reusing the sauce (for both taste and hygiene reasons). Discard after use and make a fresh marinade for each batch of eggs.
- You don't need to reheat the eggs, they will warm up in the ramen soup.
- If you want to heat them up, place them in warm water that is no hotter than 70 degrees C/ 158 degrees F for a few minutes.
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