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Korean Marinated Mayak Eggs

Korean Marinated Mayak Eggs
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Korean Marinated Mayak Eggs are silky-soft boiled eggs soaked in a sweet and savory soy-based marinade infused with garlic and sesame oil. Effortless to prepare with simple ingredients, these eggs offer a perfect balance of rich umami flavor and creamy texture. Ideal as a snack, side dish, or topping, they are customizable, make-ahead friendly, and a delicious introduction to Korean cuisine.

Ingredients

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Eggs

  • 6 large fresh eggs

Marinade

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (or brown sugar/honey for variation)
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil the eggs perfectly: Gently place large eggs into boiling water and cook for exactly 6 to 7 minutes to achieve a runny yolk texture. Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop cooking and make peeling easier.
  2. Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, peeled garlic cloves, sesame oil, water, and optional chili flakes. Stir well until the sugar fully dissolves to create a flavorful marinade.
  3. Peel and immerse eggs: Carefully peel the cooled eggs and place them into the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, for full flavor absorption.
  4. Serve and enjoy: Slice the marinated eggs in halves or quarters, garnish as desired with toasted sesame seeds or scallions, and enjoy their rich, umami-packed flavor.

Notes

  • Stick to a 6-7 minute boil to keep yolks creamy but not runny.
  • Marinate for 12 to 24 hours for deeper flavor.
  • Crack eggs gently and peel under running water to ease shell removal.
  • Use quality soy sauce for richer taste.
  • Adjust soy sauce and water ratios to customize saltiness.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container with marinade in the refrigerator up to 5 days.
  • Consume refrigerated eggs fresh; freezing may alter texture.
  • Enjoy eggs cold or at room temperature; avoid reheating.

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Keywords: Korean marinated eggs, Mayak eggs, soy marinated eggs, Korean appetizer, savory snack, umami eggs, soy garlic eggs

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