Lunch
Ramen Noodles with Boiled Egg
Ramen noodles served with a softly boiled, chilled, and optionally soy-mirin-marinated egg.
- 4 hr 15 min
- 470 kcal
- Vegetarian
- Chinese
Mellowpan tip: This one takes a while. Save it for a slower day, and swap it in when the week allows.

Ingredients
For 1 serving
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Steps
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Step 1:
Bring the water to a boil.
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Step 2:
Gently add the egg and cook for exactly 6½ to 7 minutes.
7 min -
Step 3:
Immediately transfer the egg to a bowl of ice water for 3–5 minutes to stop the cooking.
3–5 min -
Step 4:
Peel the egg.
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Step 5:
Optionally, but preferably, marinate the egg in a mixture of soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and water for at least 4 hours or overnight.
4 h -
Step 6:
Slice the egg in half, letting the yolk flow into the broth, and serve.








