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Korean Marinated Eggs

Korean Marinated Eggs

These Korean Marinated Eggs, or Mayak Gyeran, are soft-boiled to jammy perfection and soaked in a savory soy-based marinade full of garlic, sesame, and chili. Perfect over rice, in noodles, or as a snack.

  • Total Time: 16 minutes + marinating time
  • Yield: 6 to 8 eggs 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 to 8 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 to 2 chili peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare an ice bath and bring a pot of water to a gentle boil.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, water, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, green onions, chili peppers, and sesame seeds.
  3. Gently lower room temperature eggs into boiling water and cook for 6 to 6.5 minutes. Transfer immediately to the ice bath.
  4. Once cooled, peel the eggs carefully.
  5. Place peeled eggs into a container and pour marinade over them, ensuring they’re submerged.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight. Flip eggs halfway through for even marination.
  7. Slice and serve over rice, noodles, or on their own. Spoon marinade over for extra flavor.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs to prevent cracking.
  • Flip eggs in the marinade for even flavor distribution.
  • Store in fridge up to 4 days.
  • Try adding gochujang for extra heat or citrus zest for brightness.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Marinating
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 egg
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 165mg

Keywords: Korean marinated eggs, mayak gyeran, soy sauce eggs, jammy eggs, Korean side dishes