36 hours for ramen eggs? They better pay your rent and my rent.

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Large Eggs (room temperature)
• 4 cups Water (for boiling, plus extra for ice bath)
• 2 tablespoons White Distilled Vinegar (helps shell peel easily)
• 0.5 cup Mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 0.5 cup Dark Soy Sauce (adds depth of flavor)
• 1 piece Garlic Clove (crushed)
• 1 piece Star Anise (optional, for warm spice)
• 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar (adds sweetness)
• 0.5 cup Water (for marinade) (adjusts sauce thickness)
• 0.5 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes (adds mild heat)
• 2 cups Ice (for ice bath)

Instructions

1. Boil Water with Vinegar

   Fill the saucepan with about 4 cups of water, add 2 Tbsp white distilled vinegar, and bring to a rolling boil over medium‑high heat.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: Boiling

2. Soft‑Boil the Eggs

   Gently lower the eggs into the boiling water using a slotted spoon and set a timer for exactly 7 minutes.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: Boiling

3. Ice Water Shock

   While the eggs are cooking, prepare a bowl with 2 cups ice and cold water. When the timer goes off, transfer the eggs immediately to the ice bath for 2 minutes to stop cooking.

   Time: PT2M

4. Peel the Eggs

   Remove the eggs from the ice bath, gently tap and roll to crack the shell, then peel under running water for best results.

   Time: PT2M

5. Prepare the Marinade

   In a small bowl combine ½ cup mirin, ½ cup dark soy sauce, the crushed garlic clove, 1 star anise, 1 Tbsp brown sugar, ½ cup water, and ½ tsp red chili flakes. Stir until the sugar dissolves.

   Time: PT1M

6. Marinate the Eggs

   Place the peeled eggs in the small container, pour the marinade over them, and press down (use a piece of plastic wrap or a small weight) so the eggs are completely submerged.

   Time: PT2M

7. Refrigerate to Infuse Flavor

   Seal the container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours for a deeper flavor. The eggs can be served cold or warmed briefly before adding to ramen.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 4°C

Nutrition Facts

Calories

260

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Fat

10 g

Fiber

0 g