Mayak Eggs (Korean Marinated Eggs)
These Mayak eggs call for simple ingredients to make the most flavorful batch of eggs ever! These soft & jammy eggs are soaked in a delicious marinade overnight to create a wonderful burst of flavor in every bite. Make your own batch today with this quick and easy recipe.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 tbsp each salt and white vinegar
- green onions
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup honey (corn syrup
- 1/4 medium onion
- 1 green onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 chili pepper
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl or a container, add the marinade ingredients and mix to combine, ensuring all the honey is scraped from the bottom.
- 2
Add vinegar and salt to a pot of boiling water. Reduce the heat and gently place each egg into the water. Simmer for 6 minutes (or 10 minutes for hard-boiled eggs). Prepare a large bowl of ice water.
- 3
When the timer goes off, immediately transfer the eggs to the ice water bath. Allow the eggs to cool completely, for at least 5-10 minutes.
- 4
Gently peel the eggs and add them to the marinade. Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator overnight, or at least 6 hours.
- 5
To serve, place the egg over a bed of rice and garnish with green onion, seaweed flakes, and/or sesame oil to your preference. These eggs serve as an excellent garnish over a bowl of noodles as well. Enjoy!