Ramen Eggs–Silky, Jammy, Perfect Recipe!

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar

💰Cheaper: white sugar + water

Rice vinegar provides acidity without sweetness.

dashi

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth offers a lighter flavor.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor.

Poke a tiny hole at the base of each egg to make peeling easier.

Boil water in a pot and carefully place the eggs in once boiling.

Boil the eggs for 6 minutes, stirring constantly for the first 2 minutes to keep yolks centered.

Place the eggs in cold running water or ice water and let them cool for about 10 minutes.

In a small pot over medium heat, combine chicken stock, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar, and bring to a boil for 1 minute.

Set the marinade aside to cool completely.

Gently tap each egg with a teaspoon to crack the shell and peel them under water to make it easier.

Place the peeled eggs in the marinating liquid and marinate overnight or up to 2 days.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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