Jammy Ramen Egg

36 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Fill a pot with water.
  2. 2Bring the water to a boil.
  3. 3Add 2 tablespoons of white distilled vinegar to the boiling water.
  4. 4Carefully add the eggs to the boiling water.
  5. 5Cook for exactly 7 minutes.
  6. 6Immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  7. 7In a bowl, combine ½ cup of mirin, ½ cup of dark soy sauce, 1 crushed garlic clove, 1 star anise, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, ½ cup of water, and ½ teaspoon of red chili flakes.
  8. 8Mix well.
  9. 9Add the peeled eggs to the marinade.
  10. 10Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, ensuring the eggs are completely submerged.
  11. 11Marinate 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

potstovebowlplastic wrap