Ramen Eggs
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Ramen Eggs are soft-boiled eggs steeped in a flavorful soy and mirin marinade. They develop a shiny, amber exterior and a custardy yolk that ranges from runny to jammy based on cooking time. The marinade, which may include garlic, star anise, and cayenne, imparts a subtle complexity complementing the eggs' silky texture. These eggs are commonly enjoyed atop ramen or as a savory snack.
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Ramen Eggs are prepared by gently boiling large eggs to a delicately soft-set white and creamy yolk, typically around 5 1/2 to 6 minutes. After cooking, they are peeled and submerged in a marinade made mostly of mirin, soy sauce (both regular and dark), and optional water to moderate saltiness and potency. Additional spices such as garlic, star anise, or cayenne can enhance the flavor profile. The eggs absorb the marinade, developing a translucent skin colored by soy and mirin, offering a balance of sweetness, umami, and mild spice.
The cooking method involves careful temperature control during boiling to prevent cracking and ensure the desired yolk consistency. The marinade softens the eggs' exterior and imbues them with a mild saltiness and subtle aromatic notes from the optional spices. Typically, these eggs are served cold or at room temperature, sliced in half atop ramen bowls or as an accompaniment to other dishes.
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Ingredients
For the eggs
- 4 - 5 egg 2 oz / 57 g in weight (plus more in case any of the eggs crack!, large
For the marinade
- ¾ cup mirin or Aji mirin
- ¼ cup soy sauce regular
- ¼ cup dark soy sauce if you can’t find this, substitute with an equal amount of regular soy sauce + 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ cup water up to ½ cup (optional). Add the water if you want the eggs to marinate for longer than 6 hours in the fridge
Optional spices
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 cloves garlic sliced, or 1 inch piece of ginger
- 1 star anise
Instructions
Ramen eggs
- Fill a large pot with water. Make sure the pot is large enough for the eggs to sit at the bottom in one layer, and for the water level to be about 1 inch above the eggs.
- Add some salt or a little vinegar to the water (this is to prevent the egg whites from leaking out if there are any small cracks while the eggs are cooking).
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat with the lid on. Then lower the heat to medium or medium high, so that the water is still bubbling but not at a rolling boil (the eggs are more likely to crack at a rolling boil).
- Gently lower each egg into the water. (If any eggs crack while being lowered into the water, I would use them to make omelet or scrambled eggs instead!).
- As soon as you've lowered all the eggs into the water, place the lid back on, and immediately set the timer as follows to cook the eggs to your preference.5 ½ minutes for set, but soft egg whites, and runny egg yolks - these eggs are very delicate.6 minutes for a set white, but runny egg yolk. 6 ½ minutes for a set white, a jammy/runny egg yolk (as seen in the pictures in this post). This is my favorite. 7 minutes for a set white, and a half set egg yolk.
- While the eggs are cooking, set up an ice bath for the eggs, or a bowl full of cold tap water in the sink (where the water can be kept running).
- When the time is up, remove the eggs and immediately place them in a bowl with cold running water for at least 2 - 3 minutes, OR place them in the ice bath for a few minutes.
- Carefully peel the eggs by gently tapping them on a hard surface to create little cracks all over the surface. (The eggs cooked for 5 ½ minutes will be trickier to peel than those cooked for 7 minutes.)
- Once peeled, place the eggs in the (cooled) marinade. For those eggs cooked for 5 ½ minutes, put the marinade into a bowl where the eggs can be placed along the bottom in one layer.
- Let the eggs marinate for at least for 2 hours, or 8 - 12 hours for best results, or even up to 24 hours.
- Remove the eggs from the marinade and place them in a separate air-tight container. These can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Keep the rest of the marinade in an air-tight container in the fridge. This can be re-used for up to 3 weeks.
Marinade
- Place the marinade ingredients (except water) in a tall container with an air-tight lid. Whisk to combine (if you added sugar, make sure the sugar is completely dissolved). The basic marinade is now ready.
- If you want to infuse the marinade with more flavor, place it in a small saucepan, along with ¼ cup of water. Add chili, or garlic, or ginger, or star anise (or all), and bring the marinade to a simmer. As soon as the sauce starts to simmer, remove it from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
- Put the infused marinade in a tall air-tight container, along with the cooked eggs to marinate, as described above.
- Add up to ½ cup of water to the marinade if you will be marinating the eggs for longer than 6 hours (in the fridge).
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1egg
Calories
88kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
187mg
(62%)
Sodium
510mg
(21%)
Potassium
63mg
(1%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
260IU
(5%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4eggs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1egg | |
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 187mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 510mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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