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Korean Marinated Soft Boiled Eggs

Korean Marinated Soft Boiled Eggs

Soft boiled eggs marinated in a savory soy sauce mixture with garlic, green onions, sesame, and a touch of chili. They are glossy, jammy, deeply flavorful, and perfect over rice or as a simple Korean-inspired side dish.

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 small red chili, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Fill a medium saucepan with enough water to cover the eggs by about 1 inch and bring it to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Prepare a large bowl of ice water.
  2. In a bowl or storage container, stir together the soy sauce, water, honey, minced garlic, green onions, sesame seeds, red chili, and sesame oil until combined.
  3. Carefully lower the eggs into the boiling water and cook for 6 1/2 to 7 minutes.
  4. Transfer the eggs immediately to the ice bath and cool for 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. Peel the eggs gently and place them into the marinade.
  6. Spoon some marinade over the eggs, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for deeper flavor.
  7. Serve the eggs whole or halved with extra marinade spooned over the top.

Notes

  • For the best jammy yolk, keep a close eye on the boiling time.
  • These eggs are best enjoyed within 3 days.
  • Serve over warm rice for a classic and satisfying pairing.
  • You can adjust the chili for more or less heat.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Boiling and Marinating
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 egg
  • Calories: 88
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 186mg

Keywords: Korean marinated soft boiled eggs, mayak eggs, soy marinated eggs, jammy eggs, Korean egg side dish