Soy-Marinated Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago)

Ingredients

• 8 Eggs
• 0.5 cup Soy Sauce
• 0.25 cup Mirin
• 1 inch Fresh Ginger
• 2 Garlic Cloves
• 1 Star Anise

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil.

2. 2

   Carefully lower 8 eggs into the water and boil for exactly 6 minutes and 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   In a small saucepan, simmer soy sauce, mirin, smashed garlic, sliced ginger, and star anise for 5 minutes, then cool completely.

5. 5

   Peel the eggs carefully to maintain a smooth surface.

6. 6

   Place eggs in a vacuum-seal bag or tight container with the cooled marinade.

7. 7

   Cure in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours, rotating occasionally for even color.