Ramen eggs: How to make marinated Ajitsuke Tamago!

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Can you tell me if you’ve ever tried Ajitsuke Tamago? If not, you really should give it a go! These marinated eggs are the perfect side dish for classic Ramen noodle soups or even a homemade Bento.

Ajitama, as they are also known, are soft-boiled fresh eggs with a wonderfully aromatic flavour. The secret lies in the marinade of soy sauce and Mirin, which is left to infuse the egg in the fridge for up to two days. Just allow for the preparation time and you’re ready to enjoy!

Do you also love the delicious taste of Japanese Ramen soup? The tender Chinese wheat noodles, combined with the aromatic toppings and the spicy broth, are simply unbeatable. But did you know that you can easily make this treat at home too? Let’s dive into the world of homemade Ramen together and enjoy this culinary highlight.

Ramen is a true explosion of flavour – a combination of many different ingredients that come together to create something magical: noodles, broth, Tare (seasoning sauce or paste), toppings and aromatic oils.

But it’s not just the taste that makes Ramen so popular. The impressive presentation also plays a major role! Toppings are the hallmark of any good Ramen dish, and there are countless possibilities, ranging from simple vegetables and spices to complex meats and sauces.

Assembling the toppings should be a quick process and should only be done just before serving. That’s why it’s important to have all the ingredients to hand as soon as the noodles are cooked. The toppings are perfectly arranged and bring fresh colours to the table, whilst also offering complementary flavours. A good balance of salty, sweet, sour, spicy and savoury is crucial for the taste of your Ramen soup.

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How to make marinated Ramen eggs

But it’s not just about the taste – the colours are important too. When all three traffic light colours – green, yellow and red – are represented, the dish looks particularly appetising and is a feast for the eyes. So, let’s get started and make our own perfect Ramen soup! The best place to start is, of course, with the popular marinated Ramen eggs!

First, bring a generous amount of water to the boil in a saucepan and carefully add the eggs. After 7 minutes, they are perfectly cooked and can be rinsed under cold water to cool them down.

Then peel the eggs and place them in a freezer bag with soy sauce, Mirin and water. Shake the bag well so that the marinade covers all the eggs, and seal it tightly. Now the eggs need to marinate in the fridge for at least 12 hours (or up to 2 days).

Once marinated, remove the eggs from the bag and carefully cut them in half to serve as a side dish with the Ramen soup. The eggs now have a delicious flavour and a lovely dark colour.

The whole process is really quick and easy to prepare; you just need a little patience whilst the eggs are marinating. But it’s definitely worth it! Give it a go and enjoy your homemade Ajitsuke Tamago. Itadakimasu!

And now I hope you have fun and good luck preparing these delicious marinated eggs for Ramen!

Ajitsuke Tamago

Serves 2 | 20 minutes | 96 kcal

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Can you tell me if you’ve ever tried Ajitsuke Tamago? If not, you really should give it a go! These marinated eggs are the perfect accompaniment to classic Ramen noodle soups or even a homemade Bento. Ajitama, as they are also known, are soft-boiled fresh eggs with a wonderfully aromatic flavour. The secret lies in the marinade of soy sauce and Mirin, which is left to infuse in the fridge for up to two days. Just allow for the preparation time and you’re ready to enjoy!

Ingredients (2 servings)

2 eggs (size L)
2 tbsp Shoyu (im Shop ansehen)*
2 tbsp Mirin (im Shop ansehen)*
6 tbsp water

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Preparation (20 minutes)

Step 1

Prepare the ingredients for the marinated eggs.

Ajitsuke Tamago passaggio 2 - Boil the eggs

Step 2

In a saucepan, bring plenty of water for the eggs (the eggs should be completely covered with water later) to the boil. As soon as the water boils, carefully and slowly slide the eggs into the water (for example, using a large spoon). Now reduce the heat to medium (the water should still be simmering, but the eggs should not be bouncing around) and boil the eggs for 7 minutes.
Once the eggs are cooked, rinse them under cold running water. Run cold water into the saucepan and allow the eggs to cool completely in it.
Then carefully peel the cold eggs.

Passaggio 3

For the marinade, mix soy sauce, Mirin and water in a freezer bag. Place the boiled and peeled eggs into the bag.

Passaggio 4

Seal the bag containing the marinade and the eggs tightly.

Ajitsuke Tamago passaggio 5: Chill the eggs

Step 5

Place the marinated eggs in the fridge for at least 12 hours (or up to 2 days).
Once the marinating time is up, remove the eggs from the bag.
If the marinated eggs are to be used for a Ramen noodle soup, carefully cut the eggs in half with a sharp knife and serve as a side dish with the soup. Done – Itadakimasu!