Mayak Eggs (Korean Marinated Eggs) Recipe
Learn how to make delicious Mayak Eggs, a popular Korean dish of marinated eggs perfect for garnishing rice or noodles. These flavorful eggs are easy to prepare and make a versatile addition to your meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: Overnight + 6 hours
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Eggs:
- 6 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
For the Marinade:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup honey, corn syrup, or sweetener of choice
- 1/4 medium onion, diced
- 1 green onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 chili peppers, diced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
For Garnish (Optional):
- Green onions
- Seaweed flakes
- Sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl or container, ensuring thorough mixing.
- Boil and Peel the Eggs: Boil eggs with vinegar and salt, then transfer to an ice water bath to cool. Peel gently.
- Marinate the Eggs: Place peeled eggs in the marinade, ensuring they are fully covered. Refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours.
- Serve: Place marinated eggs over rice, garnish with green onions, seaweed flakes, and/or sesame oil. Enjoy!
Notes
- Marinated eggs last 3-4 days in the fridge.
- Leftover marinade can be used to flavor vegetables, meats, or noodles.
- For more tips and details, refer to the blog post linked above.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: Mayak Eggs, Korean eggs, marinated eggs, Korean appetizer
Find it online: https://reemcook.com/mayak-eggs-korean-marinated-eggs-recipe/
