Ramen Eggs
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Add salt to some boiling water.
- 2Add some vinegar to the boiling water to help the eggs peel.
- 3Carefully drop eggs into the boiling water, do not just throw them in to prevent cracking.
- 4Immediately set a timer for 7 minutes for a perfect soft egg; for a runnier yolk, set for 6 minutes.
- 5After about a minute of cooking, gently create a vortex in the water by stirring to keep the yolk in the center of the egg.
- 6After 7 minutes, remove the eggs and put them straight into an ice bath.
- 7Leave the eggs in the ice bath while preparing the sauce.
- 8Pour Mirin into a tall quart container; if not available, use rice vinegar and a tablespoon of sugar.
- 9Add soy sauce to the container.
- 10Add bone broth to the container; water can also be used as an alternative.
- 11To peel the eggs, gently tap the top and bottom with a small spoon.
- 12Take the spoon and gently shove it under the shell for a clean peel.
- 13Once peeled, place the soft eggs into the sauce container, ensuring they sink and are fully submerged.
- 14Cover the container with a lid and place it in the fridge.
- 15Marinate the eggs overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- 16Take an egg out and slice it to show the perfect soft yolk and even marination.
- 17Serve the marinated eggs on top of instant noodles or rice, or eat them by themselves.
Ingredients
- Eggs
- Salt
- Vinegar
- Mirin
- Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- Soy sauce
- Bone broth
- Water
Equipment
PotSpoonTall quart containerGlass bowl
Tips
- Boiling room temperature eggs peel the easiest.
- If you don't plan ahead, soak eggs in hot tap water (not hot enough to cook) to bring down their temperature.
- Gently create a vortex while eggs are boiling to keep the yolk in the center.
- Marinate eggs overnight or at least 4 hours.