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A plate of ramen eggs marinated in soy sauce, garnished with green onions, with one egg cut in half showing a soft, orange yolk. Chopsticks rest on the plate.

Ramen Eggs

Robin Donovan

Soft-boiled eggs soaked in a salty-sweet soy marinade, Ramen Eggs are a low-effort way to make any bowl of noodles (or snack) way more interesting.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Additional Time (Marination) 8 hours
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 6 servings
Calories 211 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 pieces large eggs
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup mirin
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions
 

  • Boil the Eggs: Fill a saucepan with water and bring it to a boil. Gently lower the eggs into the boiling water. Cook them for about 7 minutes, then transfer immediately to a bowl of ice water. Let them chill for at least 5 minutes.
  • Peel the Eggs: Once the eggs are cool, crack them gently all over and peel under running water for best results.
  • Make the Marinade: In a bowl or measuring cup, stir together the soy sauce, water, mirin, and sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Marinate the Eggs: Place the peeled eggs in a small container or zip-top bag and pour the marinade over them. Make sure the eggs are mostly submerged—if not, turn them occasionally. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours and up to 24 hours.
  • Serve or Store: Remove the eggs from the marinade and slice in half to serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

  1. For a deeper flavor, marinate the eggs overnight, but no longer than 24 hours unless you prefer a very strong soy flavor.
  2. You can reuse the marinade once more if you're making another batch within a couple of days—just bring it just to a boil and cool before reusing.
  3. These are best served cold or at room temperature, but they’re also great dropped into hot ramen just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 13gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 6946mgPotassium: 254mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 32IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg
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