Classic Soy‑Marinated Ramen Egg
Soft‑boiled egg soaked in a sweet‑salty soy sauce, perfect for topping any ramen bowl.

Total
12 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon green onion (optional garnish)(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil, gently lower the eggs and boil for 7 minutes for a soft‑centered yolk.
- 2
While the eggs are cooking, combine soy sauce, mirin, water, and sugar in a small bowl; stir until the sugar dissolves.
- 3
After boiling, transfer the eggs to an ice‑water bath for 1 minute, then peel them.
- 4
Place the peeled eggs in a zip‑top bag or shallow container and pour the soy‑marinade over them, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- 5
Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) before serving; slice in half and top ramen, optionally sprinkling with chopped green onion.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
95
5% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 6.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 5.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 720 mg |
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