Korean Marinated Eggs (Mayak Eggs)
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Also known as 'drug eggs' for their addictive flavor, these soft-boiled eggs are marinated in a savory, spicy, and slightly sweet soy-based sauce. Perfect as a snack or served over a warm bowl of rice.
- Time
- 6 hours 22 minutes
- Equipment
- Stovetop
- Good for
- Breakfast or snacks
- Cuisine
- East Asian
- Contains
- Gluten, sesame, eggs, and soy
- Diet
- Vegetarian
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
Steps
Cook the eggs in boiling water until they are soft-boiled and jammy inside (typically 6-7 minutes).
Immediately dunk the cooked eggs into ice-cold water to stop the cooking process.
While the eggs are chilling, chop up the red peppers, jalapeños, scallions, and garlic.
Peel the chilled eggs carefully.
In a large container, combine the peeled eggs with the chopped aromatics (peppers, scallions, garlic), sesame seeds, soy sauce, water, and honey.
Cover and let the eggs marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours to allow the flavors to absorb.
Serve the eggs over rice with a drizzle of the marinade and chili oil.
Notes
The nickname 'Mayak' translates to 'narcotic' or 'drug' because of how addictive these eggs are. Ensure the eggs are fully submerged in the marinade for even coloring and flavor.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 182
- Protein
- 9 g
- Carbs
- 24 g
- Fat
- 7 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
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