Korean Marinated Eggs (Mayak Eggs)
Korean Marinated Eggs (Mayak Eggs)
Ingredients
- 5 eggs, soft-boiled
For the Marinated Sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey, (or sugar, maple syrup)
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil, heated
- 100 ml soy sauce
- 100 ml water
Instructions
- 1
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully add the eggs to the boiling water and cook for exactly 6 minutes for soft-boiled eggs.
⏱️ 6 min
- 2
Immediately transfer the cooked eggs from the hot water into a bowl of ice water. Let them cool completely for several minutes. This stops the cooking process and makes them easier to peel.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Once cooled, carefully peel the shells from the soft-boiled eggs. Set aside.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
In a heat-proof container, combine the chili flakes, minced garlic, chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and honey.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Heat the neutral oil in a small pan until it's shimmering but not smoking. Carefully pour the hot oil over the ingredients in the container. Mix everything well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Add the soy sauce and water to the mixture in the container and mix again until all ingredients are well incorporated.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Gently place the peeled soft-boiled eggs into the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover the container and refrigerate to marinate overnight, or for at least 8 hours, for the best flavor.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve the marinated eggs with warm rice and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Korean Marinated Eggs (Mayak Eggs)
- 5 eggs, soft-boiled
For the Marinated Sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey, (or sugar, maple syrup)
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil, heated
- 100 ml soy sauce
- 100 ml water
Instructions
- 1
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully add the eggs to the boiling water and cook for exactly 6 minutes for soft-boiled eggs.
⏱️ 6 min - 2
Immediately transfer the cooked eggs from the hot water into a bowl of ice water. Let them cool completely for several minutes. This stops the cooking process and makes them easier to peel.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Once cooled, carefully peel the shells from the soft-boiled eggs. Set aside.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
In a heat-proof container, combine the chili flakes, minced garlic, chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and honey.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Heat the neutral oil in a small pan until it's shimmering but not smoking. Carefully pour the hot oil over the ingredients in the container. Mix everything well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Add the soy sauce and water to the mixture in the container and mix again until all ingredients are well incorporated.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Gently place the peeled soft-boiled eggs into the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover the container and refrigerate to marinate overnight, or for at least 8 hours, for the best flavor.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve the marinated eggs with warm rice and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min