Description
Deliciously marinated soft-boiled eggs in a savory soy sauce marinade infused with garlic and onion, creating a comforting Korean dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- Vinegar (optional for boiling)
- ¼ medium yellow onion (finely chopped, about ⅓ cup)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced, about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 stalk green onion (sliced)
- 1 chili pepper (finely chopped or sliced, optional for spice)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 10 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred, equates to ½ cup + 2 tablespoons)
- 5 tablespoons honey (rice syrup and corn syrup work too)
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Bring a pot of water to a rapid boil and gently place the eggs into the water. Boil the eggs for exactly 6 minutes.
- Shock the eggs: After 6 minutes, remove the eggs from boiling water and submerge them in iced water to cool rapidly.
- Prepare the mayak marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced green onion, chopped chili pepper, toasted sesame seeds, soy sauce, honey, and water. Stir well.
- Marinate the eggs: After cooling, peel the eggs and place them in an airtight container. Pour the mayak marinade over the eggs, ensuring they are submerged.
- Let them marinate: Seal and refrigerate the eggs for at least 6 hours or overnight for the best flavor.
- Ready to enjoy: Serve with rice, a drizzle of sesame oil, and a spoonful of the marinade.
Notes
Consume the marinated eggs within a week for the freshest flavor. Adjust spice levels by adding chili peppers as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Marinating
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 eggs
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
Keywords: Korean, Mayak Eggs, Marinated Eggs, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe