Mayak Eggs (Korean Marinated Soft-Boiled Eggs) Recipe
Mayak Eggs are a popular Korean appetizer featuring soft-boiled eggs marinated in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, honey, garlic, onions, and spicy peppers. The result is a savory, slightly sweet, and spicy egg dish perfect as a side or snack, especially when served over fresh rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes (including marinating)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
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Eggs
- 6 eggs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons 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 vinegar. Using a slotted spoon or spider strainer, carefully lower the eggs into the boiling water, ensuring they are fully submerged. Simmer the eggs on medium heat for 6 minutes if they are at room temperature, or 7 minutes if they are refrigerated, maintaining a gentle boil throughout.
- Chill and peel the eggs: Remove the eggs from the water and place them into a cool water bath for 10 minutes or until fully cooled. Once cooled, gently peel the eggs, being careful to keep them intact.
- Prepare the marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, water, honey, diced onion, minced garlic, minced scallions, sliced Korean red pepper, sliced serrano pepper, and toasted sesame seeds. Stir well to blend all flavors.
- Marinate the eggs: Place the peeled eggs in an airtight container and pour the marinade mixture over them, ensuring they are fully covered. Refrigerate and allow the eggs to marinate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to develop full flavor. The eggs can be stored in the marinade for up to one week.
- Serve: Enjoy the marinated Mayak Eggs with freshly cooked rice, spooning some marinade over the eggs for enhanced flavor and a drizzle of any remaining sauce as desired.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for consistent cooking time and texture.
- Adjust the amount of spicy peppers according to your spice preference.
- Marinating overnight enhances the flavor intensity.
- The marinade can be reused once by boiling it to sanitize before adding fresh eggs.
- Store the marinated eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
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