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Ramen Egg

Ramen Egg

Cooking Japanese
A mainstay of ramen recipes, these marinated eggs provide depth and taste. Though some find the technique confusing, it's really simple and will greatly improve your homemade ramen.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 1 day
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Combine 5 tablespoon of sake and 4 tablespoon of mirin in a pot and boil for 2-3 minutes to remove the alcohol.
  • Add 3 tablespoon of soy sauce and place the sauce aside to cool.
  • Add 4 eggs to boiling water and boil for 7 minutes.
  • While boiling, turn eggs to keep the yolk centered.
  • Place eggs in ice water for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from water and peel.
  • Pour sauce over eggs in a small container.
  • Cover and place in refrigerator for 12-24 hours.
  • Turn eggs occasionally to coat them.
  • Remove eggs and cut them in half, the yolk should be slightly runny.
  • Serve.
    Ramen Egg
Keyword Egg, Ramen
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