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Mayak Eggs (Korean Marinated Eggs)

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 4-6 hours (including marinating time)
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Mayak Eggs are Korean marinated eggs that are savory, slightly sweet, and packed with flavor from soy sauce and garlic. These eggs make a delicious and unique snack or appetizer.


Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs
  • Vinegar (optional for boiling eggs)
  • ¼ medium yellow onion finely chopped (about ⅓ cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced (about 2 TBSP)
  • 1 stalk green onion sliced
  • 1 chili pepper finely chopped or sliced* (optional for spice)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seed
  • 10 tablespoons soy sauce (½ cup + 2 TBSP)
  • 5 tablespoons honey (rice syrup and corn syrup are fine too)
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions

  1. Boil the eggs: Place the eggs in a pot of water with a splash of vinegar and bring to a boil. Once boiled, remove from heat, cool, and peel.
  2. Prepare marinade: In a bowl, mix together the chopped onion, garlic, green onion, chili pepper, sesame seeds, soy sauce, honey, and water.
  3. Marinate the eggs: Place the peeled eggs in a container and pour the marinade over them. Let them marinate in the fridge for at least a few hours, or overnight for best results.
  4. Serve: Slice the marinated eggs and enjoy as a snack or appetizer.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of chili pepper used to control the level of spiciness in the eggs.
  • Make sure the eggs are fully submerged in the marinade for maximum flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 egg
  • Calories: 100 kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 185 mg