Ajitama marinated egg for ramen - Ajitsuke Tamago
Ajitsuke tamago or ajitama are Japanese marinated eggs that are most often found in noodle dishes such as ramen. These eggs are prepared by marinating cooked eggs (often soft-boiled) in a sauce made from soy sauce, mirin, and dashi broth. They have become very popular and can also be prepared at home!
Follow our step-by-step recipe for delicious Ajitsuke Tamago and add a tasty touch to your dishes. Get cooking!
- Author
- iRASSHAI
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cooking Time
- 6 minutes
- Servings
- 4
Ingredients
- 4 fresh eggs
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons mirin
- 3 tablespoons sake
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 12ml liquid dashi or 1 tsp powdered dashi (optional)
Directions
- Bring a pan of water to the boil, then carefully add the eggs. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes 30 (6 minutes 30 for a slightly runny yolk).
- Once cooked, plunge the eggs immediately into cold water to cool them, then shell them.
- Place the mirin, cooking sake, soy sauce and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to the boil.
- Turn off the heat as soon as the mixture begins to boil. Allow to cool completely.
- Place shelled eggs and cooled marinade in a freezer bag or container. Remove as much air as possible and seal tightly.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours.
