Description
Korean Mayak Eggs, also known as marinated eggs, are a savory and flavorful snack or side dish featuring soft-boiled eggs soaked in a delicious soy-based marinade with garlic, green onions, chili, and sesame seeds. These eggs have a slightly sweet and salty taste profile, enhanced by a perfectly jammy yolk, making them a popular addition to rice bowls, ramen, or enjoyed on their own as a tasty treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 4 large eggs
Marinade
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey or rice syrup
- 4 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1 Thai bird’s eye chili, sliced (or pepper of choice)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggs: Take the eggs out of the fridge and let them reach room temperature to ensure even cooking.
- Boil Water: Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil; optionally add a pinch of salt and 1 teaspoon of vinegar to make peeling easier later. Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and cold water.
- Make the Marinade: While the water is boiling, combine ½ cup water, low-sodium soy sauce, honey or rice syrup, crushed garlic, sliced green onion, sliced chili, and toasted sesame seeds in a container with a lid. Stir well and set aside to infuse flavors.
- Cook the Eggs: Reduce the boiling water to medium-high heat and gently add the eggs with a slotted spoon. Simmer the eggs for 7-8 minutes depending on the yolk consistency you prefer: 7 minutes for a jammy yolk or 8 minutes for a firmer yolk.
- Cool the Eggs: Immediately remove the eggs and place them into the prepared ice bath to cool completely, stopping the cooking process and making them easier to handle.
- Peel and Marinate: Once the eggs are completely cool, carefully peel off the shells without tearing the whites. Submerge the peeled eggs fully in the marinade container. Cover and allow the eggs to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, for best flavor absorption.
- Serve: Take the marinated eggs out of the marinade and serve them as a savory snack or as a topping over steamed rice or ramen bowls.
Notes
- Adding vinegar to boiling water helps ease egg peeling.
- Marinate overnight for deeper flavor into the eggs.
- Adjust chili quantity according to your heat preference.
- Store marinated eggs in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to prevent the eggs from becoming overly salty.
