# Seasoned Eggs

A recipe for seasoned eggs, also known as Ajitama, which are marinated boiled eggs, a popular topping for ramen.

- Total time: 12 min
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 10 eggs
- ice
- water
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp water
- ginger
- garlic

## Instructions

1. Add water to a pot and bring it to a boil.
2. Carefully place 10 eggs into the boiling water.
3. Set a timer for 6 minutes and 20 seconds for boiling the eggs.
4. Prepare an ice bath by filling a bowl with ice and water.
5. In a separate measuring cup, combine 1 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp mirin, 4 tbsp soy sauce, and 3 tbsp water.
6. Once the eggs are boiled, transfer them to the ice bath to cool down.
7. Pour the seasoning mixture into the pot and bring it to a boil.
8. Transfer the boiled seasoning mixture into a Ziploc bag.
9. Grate ginger and garlic into the Ziploc bag with the seasoning (optional).
10. Peel the cooled eggs and place them into the Ziploc bag with the seasoning.
11. Seal the Ziploc bag, ensuring the eggs are fully submerged in the seasoning.
12. Place the Ziploc bag into a container and refrigerate for 12 hours.
13. After 12 hours, remove the seasoned eggs from the refrigerator.
14. Slice an egg in half to reveal the perfectly marinated yolk.

## Equipment

- pot
- kettle
- gas stove
- timer
- bowl
- ice cube tray
- tongs
- measuring cup
- spoon
- grater
- Ziploc bag
- knife
- cutting board
- container
- refrigerator

## Tips

- The chef suggests that adding ginger and garlic is optional.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdutTc4Q/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/2ded796b-3fa8-4957-b8da-14a58ea64c9a
- Extracted: 2026-04-09

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