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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
5 mins
Servings: 6 eggs
Calories: 163 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs (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 knob ginger peeled and crushed
- 1 scallions chopped
- 1 piece star anise
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle boil. Swirl in vinegar.
- 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.
- Carefully peel them and set into a bowl or baggie for marinating.
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MAKE THE MARINADE
- Whisk together the marinade ingredients and pour into a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute. Cool completely.
- 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.
- Slice in half and serve over bowls of ramen.
Cup of Yum
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
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
186mg
(62%)
Sodium
2309mg
(96%)
Potassium
166mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
291IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6eggs
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.