Ramen Eggs

User Reviews

5.0

6 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • marinating

    4 hrs

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 22 mins

  • Servings

    6 eggs

  • Calories

    124 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Japanese

Ramen Eggs

How to cook ramen eggs with step by step instructions for the perfect soft boiled jammy eggs!

I Made This!

Be the first!

Save this

Be the first!

Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 large eggs* at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup mirin
  • 1/3 cup sake (or substitute more soy and mirin)
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
Add to Shopping List

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the marinade ingredients until the sugar dissolves. Pour it into a small deep bowl that will fit your 6 eggs and set aside.
  2. Bring a quart of water to a boil in a saucepan. Use a slotted spoon to gently lay each egg into the pan. Immediately set a timer for your preferred degree of doneness, see chart in the notes below.
  3. While the eggs are boiling prepare an ice bath or large bowl of very cold water.
  4. The instant the timer rings remove the eggs to the ice bath to stop the cooking and cool them down.
  5. Working with one egg at a time take a butter knife and gently but firmly tap it all around to make a fine network of cracks all over the egg. Peel under cool running water.
  6. Gently place the eggs into the marinade. Your goal is to have all sides of the eggs completely immersed, but that's sometimes difficult because they float to the surface. You can take a paper towel and place it over the top of the eggs so that the towel becomes saturated with marinade and that will keep marinade coating those floating tops. Note: if your marinade doesn't mostly cover your eggs you can add more soy sauce, or even water to boost it. But be aware that water will dilute the flavors.
  7. Refrigerate the eggs and allow them to marinate for 4-6 hours.
  8. Remove the eggs from the marinade. You can use them right away. Simply slice in half and snack on them, or add to your favorite noodle bowl.
  9. To store unused eggs pop them into a zip lock baggie or airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • *In this case older eggs are preferable to very fresh eggs, because they are easier to peel.
  • For this recipe I use large eggs. If yours are a different size, your boiling time will vary slightly.
  • Room temperature eggs will be less likely to crack when boiled. You can use cold eggs if you like, but your boiling time will be about a minute longer.
  • Runny: Cook the eggs for 6 minutes for a very runny yolk. This might be too soft for some people.
  • *Jammy: Cook for 6.5-7 minutes for the classic ramen egg experience. The yolk will be thick and creamy, but just set around the edges. This is what I do for the perfect ramen egg.
  • Slightly runny: Cook for 7-7.5 minutes for a yolk that's more set, with just a hint of runnyness in the center.
  • Fully set: Go beyond 7.5 minutes for a completely cooked yolk. While not traditional for ramen eggs, this provides a different textural experience.

Nutrition Information

Show Details
Calories 124kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 186mg (62%) Sodium 892mg (37%) Potassium 102mg (3%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 270IU (5%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6eggs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 124 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 124kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 892mg 37%
Potassium 102mg 2%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 270IU 5%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Genuine Reviews

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0

6 reviews
Excellent

Write a Review

Drag & drop files here or click to upload
Other Recipes

You'll Also Love

Asian Deviled Eggs (Miso Ramen Deviled Eggs)

Asian, North American, Fusion, Japanese
5.0 (12 reviews)

Ramen Eggs (Japanese Marinated Eggs)

Japanese
5.0 (9 reviews)

Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago)

Japanese
4.8 (1,626 reviews)

Ramen Eggs

Asian, Japanese
5.0 (174 reviews)

Easy & Simple Ramen Eggs

Asian, Japanese
5.0 (12 reviews)

Ramen Eggs

Japanese
5.0 (3 reviews)

Ramen Pork Chashu チャーシュー

Japanese
4.8 (228 reviews)

Ramen Egg ラーメン玉子

Japanese
4.4 (48 reviews)

Japanese Ramen Egg

Japanese
4.6 (33 reviews)

Easy 5-min. Stir Fried Ramen

Japanese, Korean
5.0 (30 reviews)

Easy Ramen Egg Recipe (Ajitsuke Tamago)

Asian, Japanese, American
5.0 (18 reviews)

Homemade Ramen Noodles

Asian, Chinese, Japanese
5.0 (45 reviews)