Jammy Ramen Eggs

36m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Fill a pot with water.
  2. 2Bring the water to a boil.
  3. 3Add two tablespoons of white distilled vinegar.
  4. 4Slowly add eggs to the boiling water.
  5. 5Cook the eggs for exactly 7 minutes.
  6. 6Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  7. 7In a bowl, prepare the marinade by combining 1/2 cup of mirin, 1/2 cup of dark soy sauce, 1 smashed garlic clove, 1 star anise, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 teaspoon of red chili flakes.
  8. 8Mix the marinade thoroughly.
  9. 9Add the eggs to the marinade, ensuring they are completely submerged.
  10. 10Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the eggs marinate for 36 hours.

Ingredients

  • 2.8 million years water
  • 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
  • 6 eggs
  • 0.5 cup mirin
  • 0.5 cup dark soy sauce
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes

Equipment

potstovemeasuring cupsspoonbowlplastic wrap