Ramen Eggs
Ramen eggs are delicious Japanese-style eggs that are soft-boiled and marinated overnight. The jammy, custardy yolk are perfect on top of ramen or even just on its own.
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 5 large eggs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin 1
- 1/4 cup sake (may also substitute with water) 2
- 2 tsp white sugar 3
Instructions
- 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, gently lower the eggs. Turn down the heat to medium-high and boil for 7 minutes for a soft-boiled yolk consistency 4.
- 2
Transfer the boiled eggs into a bowl filled with ice cold water to cool down completely.
- 3
Meanwhile in a sauce pot, combine together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar. Bring this mixture to a boil, then let simmer for 1 minute, stirring well to dissolve the sugar. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- 4
Peel your cooled, boiled eggs and transfer to a container of your choice. Pour in the cooled soy marinade, then place a paper towel or plastic wrap on top to fully submerge the eggs.
- 5
Let the eggs marinate for at least 8 hours to overnight 5.