Description
Mayak Eggs are a delightful Korean banchan that combines sweet and spicy flavors in a beautifully marinated soft-boiled egg. These soy garlic marinated eggs are not only easy to make but also incredibly versatile, making them perfect for rice bowls, salads, or enjoyed on their own as a quick snack. With their addictive taste and appealing presentation, Mayak Eggs will elevate any meal and impress your guests. The unique marinade featuring soy sauce, honey, and garlic infuses the eggs with a mouthwatering flavor that’s hard to resist. Prepare them ahead of time for a convenient and nutritious addition to your weekly meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 eggs
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 small yellow onion (diced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 stalks scallions (minced)
- 1 Korean red pepper (sliced)
- 1 serrano pepper (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Soft boil the eggs: In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil with salt and vinegar. Carefully lower the eggs in and simmer for 6 minutes for room-temperature eggs or 7 minutes for cold ones.
- Chill the eggs: Remove from boiling water and place in an ice bath for about 10 minutes until cooled. Peel once cooled.
- Make the marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, water, honey, diced onion, minced garlic, minced scallions, sliced peppers, and sesame seeds. Stir well.
- Marinate: Place peeled eggs in an airtight container, pour the marinade over them until fully submerged. Seal and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Enjoy with rice or as a topping on salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling/Marinating
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg