Mayak Eggs (Korean Marinated Eggs) Recipe
These Mayak Eggs, also known as Korean Marinated Eggs, are a delightful treat featuring soft-boiled eggs soaked in a flavorful soy-based marinade. Perfect for serving over rice or noodles, these eggs are a savory and satisfying dish with a touch of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling, Marinating
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Eggs:
- 6 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
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
Garnish (optional):
- Green onions
- Seaweed flakes
- Sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: Mix all marinade ingredients in a bowl or container.
- Cook Eggs: Boil water with vinegar and salt. Simmer eggs for 6 minutes (or 10 minutes for hard-boiled). Transfer eggs to ice water to cool.
- Marinate Eggs: Peel eggs and place them in the marinade. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- Serve: Place eggs over rice, garnish with green onion, seaweed flakes, and sesame oil. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness of the marinade by using your preferred liquid sweetener.
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of chili peppers in the marinade.
- These eggs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: Mayak Eggs, Korean Marinated Eggs, Soft-Boiled Eggs, Asian Appetizer, Soy Marinade
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