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Mayak Eggs

Addictive Mayak Eggs: Easy Sweet and Spicy Korean Delights

Mayak Eggs are addictive Korean delights featuring a sweet and spicy marinade that elevates your meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 6 hours
Total Time 8 hours
Servings: 6 eggs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Eggs
  • 6 pieces Eggs Room temperature for easier peeling
  • 2 teaspoons Salt Enhances flavor and helps firm whites
  • 2 tablespoons White Vinegar Used in boiling water
For the Marinade
  • ½ cup Soy Sauce Main flavor component
  • ½ cup Water Dilutes soy sauce for balance
  • ⅓ cup Honey Adds sweetness
  • ¼ small Yellow Onion Diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 stalks Scallions Minced
  • 1 piece Korean Red Pepper Sliced
  • 1 piece Serrano Pepper Sliced, optional
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds For garnish

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Bowl
  • Airtight container
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Fill a pot with water, adding 2 teaspoons of salt and 2 tablespoons of vinegar. Bring to a boil.
  2. Gently add 6 eggs, simmer for 6-7 minutes for a jammy yolk.
  3. Transfer eggs to an ice bath for 10 minutes to cool and stop cooking.
  4. Combine soy sauce, water, honey, onion, garlic, scallions, red pepper, and optional serrano in a bowl.
  5. Peel cooled eggs and place in an airtight container. Pour marinade over eggs, ensuring they are submerged.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
  7. Serve with warm rice and drizzle additional marinade. Garnish with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1eggCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 270IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store eggs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Consume within 24 hours of marinating for best flavor.

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