Korean Marinated Eggs (Mayak Eggs)
Korean marinated eggs or mayak eggs are boiled eggs soaked in a sweet and savory marinade.
Ingredients
- 6 eggs fresh, at room temperature
- 1/2 c soy sauce light or regular
- 1/2 c water or stock
- 1/8 c sugar rice syrup, corn syrup or honey
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 1 green onion chopped
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1. In a pot, bring enough water to a boil. Place the eggs gently in the pot. Cover with a lid. Turn the heat down so it is just a gentle simmer.
- Cook for 6 and a half minutes for soft-boiled eggs or 8-10 minutes for hard-boiled eggs. Take the eggs out and place them in a cold water or ice bath.
- Make the marinade by combining all the ingredients in a deep bowl.
- Peel the eggs gently. Add them to the marinade and let sit to marinate overnight in the fridge.
- Serve with warm rice or a hot bowl of noodles. Drizzle with some of the marinade. Enjoy.
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Notes
To get perfectly soft-boiled eggs, keep the eggs at room temperature before cooking. Simmer for 6 and a half minutes then cool immediately in an ice bath.