Description
Learn how to make delicious Korean marinated eggs, also known as Mayak Eggs, with a flavorful soy-based marinade. These eggs are perfect for adding a savory kick to your meals!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Eggs:
- 6 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
For the Marinade:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup honey, corn syrup, or liquid sweetener
- 1/4 medium onion, diced
- 1 green onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 chili peppers, diced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
For Garnish (Optional):
- Green onions
- Seaweed flakes
- Sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl, ensuring honey is well mixed.
- Boil the Eggs: Add vinegar and salt to boiling water. Gently add eggs and simmer for 6 minutes for soft-boiled (10 minutes for hard-boiled).
- Chill the Eggs: Transfer eggs to ice water for 5-10 minutes, then peel.
- Marinate: Place peeled eggs in the marinade, refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Enjoy over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions, seaweed flakes, and sesame oil as desired.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for even cooking.
- Adjust chili pepper amount for preferred spice level.
- Marinate longer for stronger flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Marinating, Boiling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: Korean eggs, marinated eggs, mayak eggs, Korean appetizer recipe
