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korean marinated eggs
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Korean Marinated Eggs (Mayak Eggs)

Sweet and savory Korean marinated eggs that are simple and fast to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 eggs, soft boiled and peeled
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1-2 tbsp sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, and etc
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 white or yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 stalks of green onions, chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic (optional)
  • 3 green or red pepper (optional) can use jalapeños

Method
 

  1. Steam or boil 6 eggs for 6-7 minutes for soft-boiled eggs.
    6 eggs, soft boiled and peeled
  2. Immediately place the eggs in an ice bath and allow them to cool for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the sauce ingredients to a bowl and mix until fully combined.
    1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1-2 tbsp sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, and etc, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1/4 white or yellow onion, chopped , 3 stalks of green onions, chopped , 3 cloves of garlic (optional), 3 green or red pepper (optional)
  4. Place the peeled eggs in an airtight container and pour the sauce over them.
  5. Refrigerate and allow the eggs to marinate for 4–6 hours before eating.

Notes

Consume Korean marinated eggs in 4-6 days