Ramen Eggs (Ajitama)
Serves
6-8
Total Time
12 hours, 26 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Marinate Time
12 hours
Cook Time
6 minutes
Ingredients
6-8 large eggs
½ cup Kikkoman® Less Sodium Soy Sauce
¼ cup water
¼ cup Kikkoman® Kotteri Mirin
1½ tablespoons white sugar
Directions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Gently lower the eggs into the boiling water and boil for 6 minutes for the perfect soft-
boiled eggs. - Transfer the eggs to an ice bath for 15 minutes to cool down.
- Crack and peel the eggs. Set them aside.
- To make the marinade, combine soy sauce, water, mirin, and sugar.
- Place the peeled eggs in a small container or bag. Pour the prepared marinade over the eggs and let them
marinate in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours or overnight. - Enjoy the eggs as a snack or as ramen topping.
Recipe created in partnership with Christian Ou @onehappybite.
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