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Japanese Soy Marinated Eggs (Ajitama)
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Japanese Soy Marinated Eggs (Ajitama)

30 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€
from @vernahungrybanana6 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • eggs (at room temperature)Other6 pieces
  • soy saucePantry120 ml
  • mirinPantry60 ml
  • waterOther120 ml
  • ice (for the ice bath)Other300 g

per serving

Nutrition

120kcal

Carbs
3 g
Proteins
10 g
Fat
8 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the eggs

    • Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil.
    • Gently lower the eggs into the boiling water and cook for 6 minutes.
    Step 1

  2. Make the ice bath

    • Immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
    Step 2

  3. Mix the marinade

    • Combine the soy sauce, mirin and water in a bowl.
    Step 3

  4. Peel and marinate

    • Peel the eggs carefully.
    • Place the eggs in a zip-lock bag and pour over the marinade.
    • Let them marinate in the fridge for at least 12 hours.
    Step 4

  5. Serve

    • Enjoy the eggs on their own or on top of a bowl of noodles.
    Step 5
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