Perfect Ramen (Soft Boiled) Egg Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 pieces Large Egg (room temperature, taken out of fridge 2‑3 hours before cooking)
• 1/4 cup Kikkoman Soy Sauce (regular soy sauce)
• 2 tablespoons Mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 1 teaspoon Soba Sauce (optional, adds extra umami)
• 4 cups Ice Water (for shocking the eggs)
• 1 large Ziplock Bag (for marinating the eggs)

Instructions

1. Boil Water

   Fill a saucepan with enough water to fully cover the eggs, bring to a rolling boil over medium‑high heat.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 100°C

2. Soft‑Boil the Eggs

   Gently lower the three room‑temperature eggs into the boiling water with a slotted spoon. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle boil and set a timer for 6 minutes (or 5 min 45 sec for first‑timers).

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: 100°C

3. Prepare Ice Water Bath

   While the eggs are cooking, fill a large bowl with ice and cold water (about 4 cups).

   Time: PT5M

4. Shock the Eggs

   When the timer goes off, immediately lift the eggs with the slotted spoon and plunge them into the ice water bath. Let them sit for at least 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

5. Peel Under Water

   After the eggs are completely cooled, gently tap each egg to crack the shell, then peel them while still submerged in the water. The water helps the shell slip off cleanly.

   Time: PT5M

6. Make the Marinade

   In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp mirin, and 1 tsp soba sauce (optional). Stir until fully blended.

   Time: PT5M

7. Bag the Eggs with Marinade

   Place the peeled eggs into a large Ziplock bag. Pour the soy‑mirin mixture over the eggs, squeeze out as much air as possible, seal the bag tightly with a chip clip or rubber band, and make sure the eggs are fully submerged.

   Time: PT5M

8. Marinate in the Refrigerator

   Place the sealed bag in the fridge for 3‑5 days. The longer the marination, the richer the flavor.

   Time: PT0S

9. Serve

   Remove the eggs from the bag, slice in half if desired, and enjoy as a snack, ramen topping, or bento addition.

   Time: PT0S

Nutrition Facts

Calories

80

Protein

6 g

Carbohydrates

1 g

Fat

5 g

Fiber

0 g