Description
Korean marinated eggs, known as Mayak Gyeran, are soft-boiled eggs soaked in a savory soy-based marinade. They are rich, flavorful, and perfect over rice or as a side dish.
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 chili pepper, chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and gently add the eggs. Boil for 6–7 minutes for a soft center.
- Transfer eggs immediately into an ice bath and let them cool completely before peeling.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, water, sugar, honey, garlic, green onions, chili pepper, sesame seeds, and sesame oil.
- Place peeled eggs into a container and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- Serve eggs over rice with some marinade spooned on top.
Notes
- Marinate overnight for deeper flavor.
- Adjust sweetness or saltiness to taste.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Great served with steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 eggs
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg
