Mayak Eggs

Mayak Eggs

Mayak Eggs

Mayak eggs are soft or hard boiled eggs marinated in sweet/salty/spicy marinade. They are always served over steamed rice, with generous amounts of the marinade spooned over the eggs.
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Eggs, Korean, main course, side dish
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 1 green chili chopped
  • 1 red chili chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Add the room temp eggs to a pot of boiling water. Boil for 5-6 minutes for a runny yolk. 8-10 minutes for a hard yolk.
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  • Run the eggs under cold water. Add ice cubes to help stop the cooking time.
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  • Mix together the soy sauce, corn syrup, and water.
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  • Stir in the Thai chilies, garlic, and green onion.
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  • Peel the eggs. Pour the marinade over the eggs in a container. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
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  • Put 2 eggs over some steamed rice.
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  • Carefully cut the eggs in half. Spoon over the marinade. Garnish with sesame seeds.
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