Description
Mayak Eggs are a popular Korean marinated soft-boiled egg recipe, known for their savory, sweet, and spicy flavors. These eggs are soft-boiled, then soaked overnight in a flavorful soy-based marinade infused with garlic, onions, and chili peppers, resulting in a deliciously tender yolk and rich taste. Perfect as a side dish, snack, or topping for rice and noodles.
Ingredients
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Eggs
- 6 eggs
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon white vinegar
Marinade
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 small yellow onion, diced (about 1/4 cup)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 stalks scallions, minced
- 1 Korean red pepper, sliced
- 1 serrano pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Soft boil the eggs: In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil with salt and white vinegar. Using a slotted spoon or spider strainer, carefully lower room-temperature eggs into the boiling water. Ensure eggs are fully submerged. Simmer gently for 6 minutes over medium heat (or 7 minutes if using cold eggs from the refrigerator).
- Chill and peel the eggs: Remove eggs from boiling water and immediately place them into a cold water bath for 10 minutes or until fully cooled. Gently peel the shells off the eggs, being careful to keep the soft whites intact.
- Prepare the marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, water, honey, diced yellow onion, minced garlic, minced scallions, sliced Korean red pepper, sliced serrano pepper, and toasted sesame seeds. Mix thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients.
- Marinate the eggs: Place peeled eggs in an airtight container and pour the marinade over them until fully submerged. Refrigerate and marinate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate. The eggs can be stored in the marinade for up to one week.
- Serve: Enjoy the marinated eggs served with freshly cooked rice, a spoonful of the marinade, and a drizzle of sesame oil for added aroma and flavor.
Notes
- Use room-temperature eggs for more consistent soft boiling timing.
- Peeling the eggs under running water can help remove shells more easily.
- The marinated eggs can be kept refrigerated for up to one week; flavor intensifies over time.
- Adjust the amount of chili peppers to control the spiciness according to your preference.
- These eggs complement rice bowls, ramen, or can be enjoyed as a flavorful snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Keywords: Mayak Eggs, Korean marinated eggs, soft boiled eggs, Korean side dish, soy sauce eggs, marinated eggs, spicy eggs
