Description
Korean Soy Marinated Eggs, commonly known as Mayak Eggs, are a deliciously addictive dish featuring soft-boiled eggs soaked in a savory soy sauce marinade. This delightful recipe balances sweet and salty flavors with hints of garlic and spice, making it perfect for breakfast, snacks, or as a side dish. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, these marinated eggs are sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: In a pot, bring water to a boil. Gently add the eggs and cook for 6 minutes for soft-boiled or 9 minutes for firmer yolks.
- Prepare an ice bath: Fill a bowl with ice water.
- Cool and peel: Transfer boiled eggs to the ice bath for 5 minutes. Peel under running water.
- Make the marinade: Combine soy sauce, water, garlic, brown sugar, and chili flakes in a bowl until sugar dissolves.
- Marinate: Submerge peeled eggs in the marinade in an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Slice the marinated eggs in half and drizzle with leftover marinade before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg (50g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 186mg