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Ramen Eggs Recipe (Ajitama)
5 from 4 votes

Ramen Eggs Recipe (Ajitama)

Ramen eggs, or ajitama, are seasoned soft-boiled eggs with jammy yolks and a subtle soy sauce flavor, essential for topping ramen noodles, so easy to make!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Servings: 6 eggs
Calories: 163 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 6 large egg straight from the refrigerator
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
SOY SAUCE MARINADE
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup sake or rice wine
  • ¼ cup mirin
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 ounce ginger peeled and crushed, knob
  • 1 scallions chopped
  • 1 piece star anise
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon sugar

Instructions

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  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle boil. Swirl in vinegar.
  2. Submerge the eggs and boil them for 5-7 minutes (5 minutes for runny yolks, 7 minutes for soft but firm yolks*). Swirl the eggs gently in the boiling water for the first 2 minutes of cooking to help center the yolks. Remove the eggs and submerge them in ice water to cool.
  3. Carefully peel them and set into a bowl or baggie for marinating.
MAKE THE MARINADE
  1. Whisk together the marinade ingredients and pour into a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute. Cool completely.
  2. Pour the marinade over the eggs. Seal or cover then marinate the eggs in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Marinate longer for a stronger flavor.
  3. Slice in half and serve over bowls of ramen.

Notes

  • Soy sauce eggs will last up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
  • *Egg cooking times can vary slightly depending on the size of the egg and egg temperature. It could take up to 8 minutes for more jammy-firm egg yolks. My yolks almost always come out just a bit runny at 7 minutes, which I love.
  • You can also use a steamer basket.

Nutrition Information

Calories 163kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 0.02g (1%) Cholesterol 186mg (62%) Sodium 2309mg (96%) Potassium 166mg (4%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 291IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 eggs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 163

% Daily Value*

Calories 163kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 2309mg 96%
Potassium 166mg 4%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 291IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

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