Ramen Eggs (Ajitama)

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4.9

36 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    8 hrs

  • Total Time

    8 hrs 18 mins

  • Servings

    6 eggs

  • Calories

    119 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Japanese

Ramen Eggs (Ajitama)

These addictively delicious Ramen Eggs are easy to prepare and recreate the authentic taste of ramen-shop-style Ajitsuke Tamago (味付け玉子), or Ajitama for short. These mouthwatering Japanese soft-boiled eggs have a creamy yolk and umami-packed white, making them delicious on noodles, in a sandwich, or as a snack all by itself!

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Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup low sodium chicken stock
  • cup soy sauce
  • cup sake
  • 2 tablespoons evaporated cane sugar
  • 25 grams ginger
  • 6 large eggs
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Instructions

  1. To make the ramen egg marinade, add ¾ cup low sodium chicken stock, ⅓ cup soy sauce, ⅓ cup sake, 2 tablespoons evaporated cane sugar, and 25 grams ginger to a small pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Continue boiling the mixture until it no longer smells like alcohol (this will take about 2 minutes). Let this cool to room temperature before using it.
  2. Us the back of a spoon to crack a small round divot in the bottom of 6 large eggs.
  3. Place the eggs in a medium saucepan and fill it with enough water to cover the eggs by 2-inches.
  4. Bring the eggs to a rolling boil, and then turn off the heat. Set a timer for 5-6 minutes. The time will vary on several factors, including your eggs' size and temperature, your stove's efficiency, etc.
  5. When the timer is up, drain the eggs and rinse them in several changes of cold water until the eggs feel cool to the touch. Keep the eggs soaking in cold water for at least 20 minutes.
  6. To peel the eggs, crack them all over using the back of a spoon, and then start peeling them from the bottom (where you cracked the divot), and work your way around the egg in a spiral. Make sure the egg stays wet and that you remove all of the soft membranes. Add the eggs to a zipper bag.
  7. Remove the ginger and pour the soy sauce marinade over the eggs. Press out as much air from the bag as possible and seal it shut. Let the eggs marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or as long as 12.
  8. After they're fully seasoned, remove the Ajitama from the marinade and store them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to three days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 119kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 186mg (62%) Sodium 801mg (33%) Potassium 144mg (4%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 270IU (5%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6eggs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 119 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 119kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
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 801mg 33%
Potassium 144mg 3%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 270IU 5%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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