Ajitsuke Tamago Japanese Pickled Eggs Recipes

AJITSUKE TAMAGO (JAPANESE PICKLED EGGS)

Steps:

• Three-quarters fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to the boil. Once boiling, carefully add the eggs to the pan and boil for exactly six minutes. Use a timer as the eggs want to be just perfect with a lovely runny yolk.
• Once cooked, transfer to a bowl of iced-cold water and carefully peel. Be aware that the eggs are still runny and that you need to handle with care. Add the remaining ingredients, including 100ml/3½fl oz water to another saucepan, gently bring to a simmer and cook until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and leave to cool.
• Place the eggs in a small container that will fit neatly as you want the liquid to nearly cover the eggs. Pour in the cold marinade and place a small piece of muslin or a jay cloth over the eggs - this helps to make sure the eggs get an even coating of the marinade as the liquid will soak in to the material as well as weighing the eggs down in the liquid.
• Marinate for at least 12 hours, but ideally 24.

RAMEN EGG - AJITSUKE TAMAGO

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to boil and turn the heat off. Carefully add the eggs, cover and let sit for 6-7 minutes until they are soft to medium boil in consistency. If you are using an egg cooker, use the cup the egg cooker comes with and fill it with water up to the medium boil line, or just under for a softer consistency. Put the lid on and start steaming.
• Meanwhile, add the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl and stir. Set aside.
• Once the eggs are cooked, submerge them in a bowl with ice cold water. Let sit for 5 minutes and peel.
• Place the eggs in a Ziploc bag or other sealable container, pour the marinade over and seal. Rotate the eggs every 30 minutes or so, for 2-4 hours. You can let them marinate for up to 2 days for a stronger taste.
• Slice in half and serve with ramen or rice.

RAMEN EGGS (AJITSUKE TAMAGO)

Steps:

• Bring eggs to room temperature by soaking them in warm water for about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a low boil.
• Carefully pierce the bottom of each egg with thumb tack. Gently lower eggs into the boiling water.
• Gently lower eggs into water and boil for 6 minutes 20 seconds. Remove eggs and place in a bowl of ice water until completely cool, about 2 minutes.
• While the eggs are cooling, stir together soy sauce, mirin, sake, and pepper for marinade in a bowl.
• Carefully peel cooled eggs; try to start from the middle of the shell and work you way up and down.
• Place whole peeled eggs in marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2 to 4 hours, or up to 2 days for stronger flavor, turning eggs every 30 minutes or as often as you prefer.
• Slice eggs in half when ready to use.