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Nitamago (Japanese Seasoned Boiled Eggs)

Boiled eggs are delicious when eaten with salt, but you can experience a distinctive flavor with Nitamago. Japanese seasonings give the egg whites a rich taste that complements the yolks well. This dish is also known as 'ajitama' or 'ramen eggs.'
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Prep Time: 6 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Soak Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 eggs

Seasonings:

  • 2 Tbsp sake
  • 2 Tbsp mirin
  • ½ Tbsp sugar
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce

Instructions
 

  • Fill a large pot with plenty of water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and carefully lower the eggs, which should be taken directly from the refrigerator, one at a time using a slotted spoon or ladle. Let them cook for 7 minutes or for your preferred duration.
  • After cooking, promptly cool the eggs in ice water or under running water to minimize residual heat. Then, peel off the shells.
  • Mix seasonings (sake, mirin, sugar, and soy sauce) in a small pot and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, turn off the heat and let the mixture cool down. It is more efficient to start preparing while the eggs are cooking.
  • Place the boiled eggs and the seasoning mixture in a ziplock bag and seal it, removing as much air as possible. Let them sit in the refrigerator for 2 hours. (The longer you let them soak, the stronger the flavor will be.)

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcal
Author: Ryo Hikita (Umami Pot)
Cuisine: Japanese
Category: Egg, Side Dishes, Traditional
Keyword: egg
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