Description
Mayak Eggs, also known as Korean Marinated Eggs, are soft or hard boiled eggs soaked in a savory, sweet, and spicy soy-based marinade. These flavorful eggs are perfect as a snack, appetizer, or accompaniment to rice dishes, boasting a delightful balance of soy sauce, honey, garlic, and chili heat with the fragrant touch of sesame oil and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 6–8 eggs (room temperature)
Marinade
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup honey (or rice syrup)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 jalapeno (chopped)
- 1 red chili pepper (chopped)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup cilantro (optional)
To Serve
- sesame oil (as needed)
- rice (optional)
- roasted seaweed or furikake (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs: In a pot, bring enough water to cover the eggs to a boil. Add a little salt and vinegar to the water to help with peeling later. Gently drop 6-8 room temperature eggs into the boiling water.
- Cook the Eggs: For jammy yolks, boil the eggs for 6 minutes; for hard boiled yolks, boil for 12 minutes. Keep the water at a gentle boil to prevent eggs from cracking.
- Prepare the Marinade: While the eggs cook, mince the garlic, chop the green onions, jalapeno, red chili pepper, and cilantro if using. Mix these with soy sauce, water, honey or rice syrup, black pepper, and sesame seeds in an airtight container to create the marinade.
- Cool the Eggs: Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath after boiling to stop cooking, and let them cool completely for about 2-3 minutes.
- Peel the Eggs: Carefully peel the cooled eggs. Soft boiled eggs will be delicate, so handle them gently to avoid breaking.
- Marinate the Eggs: Submerge the peeled eggs fully in the prepared marinade. Cover the container and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to infuse thoroughly.
- Serve: When ready to eat, drizzle a little sesame oil on the eggs. Serve them alongside rice and roasted seaweed or sprinkle with furikake if desired.
Notes
- Adding salt and vinegar to boiling water helps in peeling eggshells more easily.
- Maintain a gentle boil to avoid cracking eggs.
- Soft boiled eggs are delicate when peeling, handle with care.
- The eggs marinate best overnight but can be enjoyed after at least 6 hours for flavor.
- Sesame oil and sesame seeds add a nutty aroma to complement the flavor.
- Serve the eggs with rice and roasted seaweed or furikake for a complete Korean-inspired snack or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Keywords: Mayak Eggs, Korean Marinated Eggs, Soft Boiled Eggs, Soy Sauce Eggs, Korean Appetizer, Marinated Eggs, Korean Snacks
