Description
Korean Marinated Eggs, also known as Mayak Gyeran, are a savory and flavorful snack featuring soft-boiled eggs soaked in a delicious marinade of soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and aromatic spices. Perfect as a snack or served over rice and noodles, these eggs are quick to prepare and offer a delightful umami taste with a hint of sweetness and subtle heat.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs
- 6 large eggs
Marinade
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tablespoons honey (or sugar)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 small chili pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Gently add the 6 large eggs and cook for 6 to 7 minutes to achieve jammy yolks that are soft but not runny. Timing is crucial here to get the perfect texture.
- Ice bath and peel: Immediately transfer the boiled eggs into a bowl of ice water to halt the cooking process and make peeling easier. Let them cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Carefully peel the eggs once cool, ensuring the surface remains smooth for marinating.
- Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, finely chopped green onion, minced garlic, thinly sliced chili pepper if using, and sesame seeds. This mixture combines savory, sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors.
- Marinate the eggs: Place the peeled eggs in a shallow container or jar and pour the prepared marinade over them, ensuring the eggs are fully submerged for even flavor infusion. Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight, to allow the flavors to meld deeply into the eggs.
- Serve: Remove the eggs from the marinade and serve halved or whole. Garnish with extra sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired. These eggs are excellent as a snack or served atop warm rice or noodles for added flavor.
Notes
- These marinated eggs are ideal served over warm rice, noodles, or enjoyed as a savory snack on their own.
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of chili pepper or add gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) to the marinade.
- Store the marinated eggs in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for optimal freshness and flavor.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute tamari for soy sauce.
