Description
Mayak Eggs, or Korean soy marinated eggs, are a delightful culinary creation that combines sweet and spicy flavors for an addictively tasty experience. These jammy eggs are perfect for enhancing your rice bowls, salads, or even enjoyed as a snack. With a simple marinade made from soy sauce, honey, and aromatic spices, Mayak Eggs can elevate any meal with their unique texture and flavor. Ideal for meal prep, these eggs can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to a week. Customize the spice levels to suit your taste and impress your guests with this versatile dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 eggs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 small yellow onion (diced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 stalks scallions (minced)
- 1 Korean red pepper (sliced)
- 1 serrano pepper (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Soft boil the eggs by bringing water to a boil in a medium saucepan with salt and vinegar. Carefully lower room-temperature eggs into boiling water and simmer for 6 minutes.
- Chill the boiled eggs in ice water for 10 minutes before gently peeling them.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, water, honey, diced onion, garlic, scallions, sliced peppers, and sesame seeds to create the marinade.
- Place peeled eggs in an airtight container and pour over the marinade until fully submerged. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight.
- Serve over rice or as a snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: For optimal results, use fresh eggs. Control cooking time based on your preferred yolk texture; adjust between 6 to 7 minutes of boiling.