Mayak Eggs (Korean Marinated Eggs)

Name: Mayak Eggs (Korean Marinated Eggs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 6 large eggs (at room temperature); 1 tbsp salt (for boiling the eggs); 1 tbsp white vinegar (for boiling the eggs); green onions, seaweed flakes, and/or sesame oil (for garnish, optional); 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup honey (corn syrup, oligo syrup, or your choice of liquid sweetener); 1/4 medium onion (diced); 1 diced green onion; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 diced chili pepper; 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Late-night recipe chats with my friends Christina and Natalie always lead to something delicious. The other day, we were reminiscing about our favorite Korean side dishes, and I remembered a recipe that’s become a total obsession in my kitchen: Mayak Eggs, also known as Korean Marinated Eggs. They look simple, but the flavor packed into each bite is incredible. Making these gems takes about 6 hours, most of which is hands-off marinating time, so you can whip them up for a weeknight treat or a weekend gathering. If you're looking for an easy way to elevate your meals, you’ve come to the right place.

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Total

25 min

Servings

2

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$23–$38

Recipe Source

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From Delishscript · by Christina

Ingredients

6 large eggs (at room temperature)
1 tbsp salt (for boiling the eggs)
1 tbsp white vinegar (for boiling the eggs)
green onions, seaweed flakes, and/or sesame oil (for garnish, optional)optional
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup honey (corn syrup, oligo syrup, or your choice of liquid sweetener)
1/4 medium onion (diced)
1 diced green onion
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 diced chili pepper
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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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!