Description
Korean Marinated Eggs, also known as Mayak Gyeran, are a deliciously savory and slightly spicy side dish perfect for any meal. With gooey, soft yolks and eggs marinated in a flavorful mix of garlic, soy sauce, honey, and chili peppers, these eggs pair excellently with hot rice. They are simple to prepare, affordable, and offer an irresistible umami-packed bite that has become a Korean favorite.
Ingredients
Egg Preparation
- 12 Eggs
- 2 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Vinegar
Marinade
- 6 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 Korean Green Peppers, chopped
- 1 Red Chili, chopped (optional)
- 3 Green Onions, chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 1 cup Soy Sauce
- ½ cup Honey
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil (optional)
- ½ cup Water
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs: Fill a pot with enough water to cover the eggs, then add salt and vinegar. Heat the water to a medium-high simmer. Once boiling, gently add the eggs and cook for exactly 6 minutes to achieve soft yolks.
- Cool and Peel: Immediately transfer the cooked eggs into a bowl of ice water. Let them rest for at least 10 minutes to stop the cooking process and make peeling easier. Carefully peel the eggs once cooled.
- Prepare the Marinade: In a container, combine minced garlic, chopped Korean green peppers, red chili, green onions, sesame seeds, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and water. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well blended.
- Marinate the Eggs: Place peeled eggs into the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight to allow flavors to deeply infuse the eggs.
- Serve: Enjoy these flavorful marinated eggs as a side dish or snack, especially delicious when served with a hot bowl of rice.
Notes
- Add salt and vinegar to the boiling water to help eggs peel more easily by softening the shells.
- Rest the eggs in ice-cold water for at least 10 minutes immediately after boiling to stop cooking and assist in peeling.
- You can adjust the spice level by including or omitting the red chili and green onions in the marinade.
- For the best flavor, marinate the eggs overnight rather than just 2 hours.
