Mayak Eggs - Korean Marinated Eggs

Mayak Eggs - Korean Marinated Eggs

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Mayak eggs are Korean marinated eggs that are soft boiled then marinated in a tasty marinade of soy sauce, garlic, peppers, and sesame seeds.

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs (cold or room temperature)
  • 1 Tbsp vinegar (for peeling eggs)
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon dark soy ((optional); substitute with soy sauce)
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup sugar (See Note 1)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 stalks scallions (chopped)
  • 3 peppers (red or green; sliced)
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

  1. 1

    Make marinade: Mix all the marinade ingredients in a bowl and set aside.

  2. 2

    Soft boiled eggs: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add vinegar for easier peeling, then gently lower each egg into the pot. Set a timer for 6 minutes for room temperature eggs or 7 minutes for cold eggs. See Note 2.Stir the eggs in one direction for the first 30 seconds for an even cross section.

  3. 3

    Peel eggs: After timer is up, place the eggs in an ice bath to stop cooking. Once cooled, crack the shell all over and carefully peel by inserting a spoon between the egg and shell.

  4. 4

    Marinate eggs: Add the eggs in a container and pour the marinade on top. For best flavor, let it marinate overnight in the fridge.

  5. 5

    Serve: To serve, cut each egg in half and drizzle toasted sesame oil on top before enjoying.