How to Make The Perfect Ramen Egg

Step 1

In a sauce pot, bring the four cups of water to a boil.

Step 2

Rinse the outside of the eggs with cool water and then slowly submerge them in the simmering water. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the eggs and prevent splashing.

Step 3

Cook the eggs for 6 minutes and 30 seconds.

Step 4

Once the eggs have finished cooking, remove them from the boiling water and submerge them in the ice bath.

Step 5

Once the eggs are chilled enough to handle, remove them from the ice bath and peel the eggs.

Step 6

Peel the eggs and save them in the refrigerator in an air-tight container until your next ramen craving hits.

Step 7

If you want to go with the marinated version of the ramen egg, carefully crack the outer shell of the eggs lightly and place them into a ziplock bag.

Step 8

Pour the soy sauce and mirin into the bag and squeeze out any excess air before sealing the bag and placing it in the refrigerator overnight.

Step 9

You can marinate the eggs for as long as you want before using them but they will get saltier the longer they sit in the soy sauce mixture.

Step 10

After the eggs have finished marinating you can remove them from the soy sauce mixture and keep them in an airtight container until you are ready for a fresh bowl of fire instant ramen.