Korean Marinated Eggs (Mayak Eggs)

Name: Korean Marinated Eggs (Mayak Eggs)
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 3 quarts water; 2 tbsp vinegar; 4 eggs; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1/3 cup rice syrup; 4 scallions (chopped); 4 cloves garlic (chopped); 1 fresno chili (thinly sliced); 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Korean Marinated Eggs, or Mayak Eggs, are perfectly jammy, soft boiled eggs marinated in a sweet soy-based sauce!

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🏷️Mayak egg recipe

Total

8h 20m

Servings

4

Difficulty

Hard

Est. Cost

$19–$31

Recipe Source

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From Cjeatsrecipes

Ingredients

3 quarts water
2 tbsp vinegar
4 eggs
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup rice syrup
4 scallions (chopped)
4 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 fresno chili (thinly sliced)
1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1
In a large pot over high heat, bring the water to a boil and add 2 tbsp of vinegar. Gently place the eggs in the boiling water and reduce the heat slightly to simmer for 7 minutes over a gentle boil.
2
Shock the eggs in ice water until completely cooled and remove the shell.
3
In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, rice syrup, scallions, garlic, fresno chili, and sesame seeds. Place eggs in the marinade and cover completely. Let marinate in the refrigerator overnight. Serve over steamed white rice and enjoy!