Ajitsuke Tamago (Japanese Pickled Eggs)

Soft-boiled eggs marinated in a soy, mirin, and sake mixture to create a classic ramen topping with runny yolks.

Vegetarian Japanese Side Dish Eggs Ramen

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

197.4

kcal / serving

1184.2 kcal total

Carbs

21.4g

per serving

128.5 g total

Fat

per serving

30.1 g total

Protein

7.3g

per serving

43.6 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

eggs

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

tbsp

Caster Sugar

CondimentsSauces

100

Light Soy Sauce

100

Mirin

Dairy

piece

Eggs

large, free-range

Liquids

100

Sake

100

Water

for the marinade

Method

Three-quarters fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil.

Add the eggs and boil for exactly six minutes.

Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water and peel them carefully.

Combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sugar, and 100ml of water in a saucepan.

Simmer the liquid until the sugar dissolves and leave to cool.

Place eggs in a small container and pour the cold marinade over them.

Cover eggs with muslin to ensure an even coating.

Marinate in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours.