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Ramen Eggs - this recipe shows you how to make delicious, runny, and gooey Japanese eggs for ramen perfectly. Super easy, just marinate and boil!

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What Are Ramen Eggs?

Japanese ramen eggs…you know those perfectly boiled and marinated eggs with a nicely set egg white but gooey, soft egg yolk that is so creamy and silky that you just can’t get enough?

Yes, they are what I call ramen eggs, because only with Japanese ramen, we can get boiled eggs so refined and so utterly delicious.

I love ramen eggs or ajitsuke tamago, which in Japanese (means “flavored eggs”).

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  • Miso Ramen
  • Spicy Sriracha Soba Noodle Soup
  • Yakisoba (Japanese Fried Noodles)

Ingredients for Ramen Soft Boiled Egg

  • Baking soda
  • Eggs
  • Japanese tsuyu or soup base
  • Cooking sake
  • Mirin
  • Soy sauce

Cooking Tips

  • Timing is everything, and you have to be very precise when it comes to the cooking time.
  • Just one minute could make the eggs under cooked with unset egg white, or overcooked as the egg yolk will be completely set.
  • The cooking time also depends on the temperature of the eggs, whether they are straight out of the fridge or at room temperature. My recipe uses room temperature eggs
  • Another challenging part of this recipe is the freshness of the eggs as the egg shells might be hard to peel and hence you won’t have pretty eggs if the shells don’t come off easily. For that, I used baking soda while boiling the eggs to make the peeling easier.
  • As simple as they look, they do take some time to make. After you boil the eggs, you marinate the egg in the soy sauce mixture overnight or best 24 hours so the eggs taste absolutely flavorful.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Can You Keep Ramen Eggs?

You can store the eggs, unopened and sealed, in the fridge for up to 3 days. Throw away the marinade after 12 hours. Reheat in ramen soup to serve.

How Many Calories?

This recipe has 83 calories per serving.

What Dishes to Serve with This Recipe?

For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.

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Japanese Ramen Egg

How to make Ramen Eggs - gooey, soft, almost runny egg yolks, ramen eggs are the best. Learn the secret techniques.

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By Bee Yinn Low

Yield 6 people

Prep 10 minutes mins

Cook 7 minutes mins

Total 17 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • water for boiling
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 6 eggs at room temperature

Seasoning Sauce:

  • 50 ml Japanese tsuyu or soup base (such as Mizkan Bonito-Flavored Soup Base)
  • 50 ml cooking sake
  • 25 ml soy sauce or Tamari soy sauce
  • 25 ml mirin

Instructions

  • Combine the water and baking soda in the pot and bring the water to boil. The water level must be deep enough to cover all eggs. When the water boils, add the eggs and cook for 7 minutes.

  • In a separate pan, add all the ingredients in Seasoning Sauce together. Bring the sauce to boil, then remove from the heat and let cool.

  • When your eggs are done cooking, plunge them into ice water and leave to sit for 5 minutes. Carefully peel off the shells, while the eggs are still in the water. Make sure you remove the membrane covering the egg white.

  • In a container or a bag, add the Seasoning Sauce and the eggs. Gently rotate the eggs to make sure they’re evenly covered in the sauce, then leave to stand overnight, or 1 or 2 days in the fridge. When they are ready to serve, slice into halves and serve with ramen or eat as a snack.

Notes

I used room temperature eggs. The eggs are best after 2 days in the fridge. Baking soda helps with the peeling of the eggs so your ramen eggs will be pretty and nice!

Course: Japanese Recipes

Cuisine: Egg

Keywords: ramen egg

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Japanese Ramen Egg

Amount Per Serving (6 people)

Calories 83Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 164mg55%

Sodium 874mg38%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 6g12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.

Ramen Egg (The Easiest Recipe!) - Rasa Malaysia (2024)

FAQs

How to cook egg in ramen easy? ›

If you prefer scrambled eggs, simply transfer your cooked Ramen, seasoning, and a bit of oil to a pan. Cook the noodles for a few minutes and pour in a beaten egg. Cook for 2-4 minutes, stirring frequently, and enjoy!

How to make a 6 minute egg for ramen? ›

Using a spider or slotted spoon, carefully lower eggs into water. Reduce heat to maintain a bare simmer (about 190°F/88°C). Cook for exactly 6 minutes for a liquid egg yolk and 7 minutes for jammy egg yolk. Drain hot water and carefully peel eggs under cold running water.

Can you reuse ramen egg marinade? ›

When the Ajitama are done, remove them from the marinade and keep them in a sealed container until you are ready to use them. They should last for at least 3 days in the fridge. You can also reuse the marinade up to 3 times before it gets too diluted, so you may want to hang onto that.

How to cook the best ramen egg? ›

Carefully and gently lower one egg at a time into the boiling water with a mesh strainer/skimmer or a ladle. When you add the first egg, set a 7-minute timer. You can cook them 6 to 6½ minutes for a runny egg yolk and 8 to 9 minutes for a custard-like egg yolk.

Can you cook just egg in ramen? ›

Try a vegan version of the infamous TikTok ramen for a quick, easy, and satisfying recipe. Skip the broth, and instead mix ramen noodles with a sweet and spicy soy sauce, Just Egg, and Everything Bagel Seasoning. Top it all off with fresh Chinese chives for the perfect lunch or dinner!

What ingredient for ramen egg? ›

Classic Seasoned Eggs.

The first and easiest way to season your soft-boiled ramen eggs is to peel them and once they have fully cooled and Then submerge them in a mixture of soy sauce and mirin. The mixture of soy sauce and mirin gives the eggs a sweet and salty flavor that's highly addictive.

How to make Kylie Jenner ramen? ›

You just cook your ramen like normally, then just beat up an egg, add it to your noodles with some garlic powder, the seasoning packet that came with your noodles, and a stick of butter. Give it a little stir for a minute. Little confession. I have actually never had an egg in my noodles before.

How to make ramen egg in microwave? ›

In a medium bowl, combine the noodles and the seasoning packet with 2 cups of water and microwave on high power until the noodles are cooked, 4 minutes. Stir the noodles and crack the egg on top. Microwave on high power until the egg white is just cooked through but the yolk is still runny in the center, 1 minute.

How long to cook perfect ramen egg? ›

Start with room temperature eggs. This way the cook time is always consistent. If you use refrigerated eggs, you will need to add another minute or so to the cook time. Cook for exactly 6 minutes and 15 – 30 seconds, and immediately cool down the eggs in an ice bath.

What is ajitama egg? ›

Ramen eggs, or ajitama, are Japanese soft boiled eggs soaked in a sweetened soy marinade. They're sweet and savory with umami-packed soft, jammy yolks! Great for ramen and also as a side. For a similar addictive Korean soy marinated eggs, try mayak eggs.

How long do ramen eggs last? ›

Some common flavourings that can be added to the steeping liquid are: dried shiitake mushrooms, dried sardines or anchovies, bonito flakes, kombu, and even onion and garlic. Ramen eggs will keep for around 4 days refrigerated in their liquid or out of it. The eggs will likely be fully cured after 2 days.

What do you eat with ramen eggs? ›

You can add them to a salad or eat them with rice. I have a recipe for Instant Pot Chicken Congee (Chicken Jook) and love to top my rice porridge with a ramen egg (or a fried egg) and some cooked vegetables to make it a complete meal.

Do you peel ramen eggs before marinating? ›

Place eggs in ice water and let eggs cool down before peeling. I like to peel them under cold running water. 5. Place peeled eggs into soy mixture (you want to make sure the eggs are fully submerged in the sauce, so placing a plate on top works) and store in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

Can you freeze ramen eggs? ›

It's not recommended to freeze soy sauce eggs because the texture of the eggs will be tough when thawed, but you can freeze leftover marinade to use in dressings, stir fries, and more for up to 3 months. Transfer the stock to an airtight container or freezer bag, leaving room for the liquid to expand, and freeze.

How long do you soft boil an egg? ›

Bring water to a gentle simmer in a medium pot. Gently lower eggs into water with a slotted spoon or strainer (do not drop eggs into water, as they might crack). Cook for exactly 6 minutes, then remove eggs with slotted spoon and serve.

How long to poach an egg in ramen? ›

Stir in ramen seasoning packet. Reserve remaining seasoning packet for another use. Crack egg into center of noodle mixture in saucepan; cover egg with some of the noodles and cook over low heat 3 minutes or until egg white is set and yolk begins to thicken.

How long does it take to poach an egg? ›

A really soft poached egg should take around 2 minutes and a soft-to-firm one will need 4 minutes (it depends on the size of the egg and whether you're using it straight from the fridge). To check if it's done, carefully remove your egg from the pan with a slotted spoon and give it a gentle prod with a teaspoon.

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