Description
Learn how to make Korean Marinated Eggs, also known as Mayak Gyeran, a delicious and flavorful dish perfect as a side or snack. These eggs are marinated in a savory soy-based sauce with a hint of sweetness and sesame oil, creating a delightful umami flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs:
- 6 large eggs
Marinade:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 small red chili and 1 small green chili, thinly sliced (optional, for spice)
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Cook the eggs for 6–7 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath.
- Prepare the Marinade: Mix soy sauce, water, vinegar, honey, garlic, green onion, sesame seeds, sesame oil, and chilis.
- Marinate the Eggs: Peel eggs and place them in the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Enjoy the eggs cold or at room temperature over rice with extra marinade and sesame oil.
Notes
- Keep eggs submerged in the marinade for best flavor.
- Store marinated eggs in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Pair with rice, noodles, or enjoy as a standalone snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Marinating, Boiling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
