Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago)
Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago) are soft-boiled with tender whites and a custardy, jammy yolk, then soaked in a soy, mirin, and sake marinade that infuses savory-sweet depth. They’re ideal as a ramen topper, snack, or side, gaining more umami the longer they marinate. Serve chilled or at room temperature for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 3
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Let the eggs come to room temperature by soaking them in warm water for about 10 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a gentle boil.
- 3
Carefully poke a hole in the bottom of each egg with a thumb tack. Gently lower the eggs into the boiling water.
- 4
Gently lower the eggs into the water and boil for 6 minutes 20 seconds. Transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water until fully cooled, about 2 minutes.
- 5
While the eggs cool, stir together the soy sauce, mirin, sake, and pepper in a bowl to make the marinade.
- 6
Carefully peel the cooled eggs; try starting from the middle of the shell and work your way up and down.
- 7
Place the whole peeled eggs in the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2 to 4 hours, or up to 2 days for a stronger flavor, turning the eggs every 30 minutes or as often as you like.
- 8
Slice the eggs in half when ready to use.
- Calories 143.25 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 9.78 g Moderate 20%
- Carbohydrate 10.84 g 4%
- Total Fat 6.04 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 2.34 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 234.66 mg High 78%
- Sodium 723.03 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 0.41 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 3.85 g --
- Added Sugars 0.26 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 39.57 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.36 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 154.78 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 55.98 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 0.24 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.0 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Sulfites
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago) is a Japanese appetizer recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Eggs, Mirin, and Sake. Each serving provides about 143.25 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago)?
- It is a Japanese recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or snack.
- What is Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Eggs, Mirin, Sake, Soy Sauce. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago)?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 143.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago) healthy?
- Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago) has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 143.25 calories and 9.78 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 723.03 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.34 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Soy, Sulfites and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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