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Mayak Eggs Recipe

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Mayak Eggs are a Korean-inspired marinated soft-boiled egg dish bursting with savory, sweet, and mildly spicy flavors. This recipe features perfectly soft-boiled eggs soaked in a tangy soy sauce and honey mixture infused with garlic, onions, and peppers for a deliciously addictive snack or side dish.

Ingredients

Eggs

  • 6 eggs

Marinade

  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 small yellow onion, diced (about 1/4 cup)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 stalks scallions, minced
  • 1 Korean red pepper, sliced
  • 1 serrano pepper, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Soft boil the eggs: In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil with salt and vinegar. Using a spider strainer or slotted spoon, carefully lower the eggs into the boiling water ensuring they are fully submerged. Simmer the eggs on medium heat for 6 minutes if they are room temperature or 7 minutes if they are cold from the refrigerator, maintaining a gentle boil.
  2. Chill and peel the eggs: Remove the eggs from hot water and immediately place them into a cold water bath for 10 minutes or until completely cooled. Gently peel the shells off each egg without damaging the whites.
  3. Prepare the marinade: In a clean bowl, combine the soy sauce, water, honey, diced onion, minced garlic, scallions, Korean red pepper slices, and serrano slices. Stir to mix all ingredients well.
  4. Marinate the eggs: Place the peeled eggs in a container and pour the marinade over them, ensuring the eggs are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, allowing the flavors to infuse and the eggs to absorb the marinade.
  5. Serve: Sprinkle the marinated eggs with toasted sesame seeds before serving. Mayak Eggs are best enjoyed chilled as a flavorful snack or side dish with rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Using room temperature eggs for boiling helps ensure perfect soft boiled texture.
  • Adjust the amount of honey to control sweetness according to your preference.
  • For spicier eggs, add more sliced peppers or use hotter chili varieties.
  • Eggs can be marinated up to 24 hours for richer flavor, but 6 hours is sufficient.
  • Store marinated eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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