One of the best things about getting ramen is that flavorful egg with the just-a-touch cooked yolk. You can make this magical treat at home and use it to punch up instant ramen in a pinch. I’ve also been known to just gobble ramen eggs as a snack.

Guessipe

• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 TBSP soy sauce
• 2 TBSP mirin

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Use a slotted spoon to gently lower the eggs into the boiling water. Cook 6 1/2 minutes at a gentle boil.

Cool the eggs in a bowl of ice water for 3 minutes. Peel the cooled eggs.

Combine the water, soy sauce, and mirin in a plastic bag. Put the peeled eggs in the bag and marinate overnight.

Drop the whole egg into a hot bowl of ramen and it will warm right up. The egg will have absorbed yummy flavor from the marinade, and the yolk will have that great jammy texture that’s right on the border between solid and liquid.