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A bowl of ramen noodles topped with jammy ramen eggs and green onions.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons mirin
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons sugar
  • 4 large eggs

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, mix together soy sauce, mirin, water, and sugar.
    Empty saucepan with bowls of soy sauce and sugar, ready to mix for ramen eggs.
  • Boil the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, then cool completely.
    Ramen egg marinade in a saucepan with undissolved sugar.
  • Fill a pot with water to cover the eggs by an inch and bring it to a boil.
    Placing an egg into a pot of water for ramen eggs.
  • Gently lower 4 large eggs into the boiling water using a spoon.
    Gently lowering eggs into boiling water for ramen eggs.
  • Boil the eggs for 7 minutes for a soft yolk. Adjust time for desired yolk firmness.
    Boiling brown eggs in a pot of water for ramen eggs.
  • Take the eggs out and submerge them in a bowl of ice water until they are fully cooled.
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  • Gently peel the cooled eggs.
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  • Put the peeled eggs in a container or plastic bag and cover them completely with the cooled marinade.
    Peeled ramen eggs marinating in a sealed plastic bag.
  • Seal the container or bag and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
    Ramen eggs marinating in a sealed plastic bag.
  • Remove the eggs from the marinade, slice in half, and serve as a topping for ramen or enjoy as a snack.
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Nutrition Info:

Calories: 98kcal (5%) Carbohydrates: 8g (3%) Protein: 7g (14%) Fat: 4g (6%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Sodium: 987mg (43%) Fiber: 0.1g Sugar: 5g (6%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.