Marinated Mayak Eggs
Mayak eggs are Korean soy-marinated jammy eggs soaked in a savory, garlicky soy sauce mixture with scallions and fresh chiles for bold, deeply layered flavor. The soft centers absorb the sweet-salty marinade while staying rich and creamy, making each bite intensely satisfying. After a simple overnight soak, the eggs develop their signature intensely savory taste and glossy finish. Spoon them over warm rice with extra marinade for a fast, flavor-packed dish that highlights classic Korean pantry ingredients.
Tasty Team
Total Time
8 hr
8 hr
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
25 minutes
25 min
Total Time
8 hr
8 hr
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
25 minutes
25 min
Ingredients
for 6 servings
- 6 large eggs
- ⅔ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup brown rice syrup
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 scallions, sliced
- ⅓ cup diced white onion (from 1 onion)
- 1 Korean green chili pepper, unseeded and chopped
- 2 Thai red chiles, unseeded and chopped
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- cooked rice, for serving (optional)
Nutrition Info
- Calories 178
- Fat 6g
- Carbs 8g
- Fiber 25g
- Sugar 3g
- Protein 10g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Bring a medium pot filled with water to a rolling boil over high heat. Carefully lower in the eggs, and cook over medium-high heat for 6 minutes for jammy centers.
- Remove the pot from heat, and immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl filled with ice water. Let them stand until completely cooled, 5–10 minutes. Peel the eggs and set aside.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, water, and rice syrup in a medium bowl until combined. Add the garlic, scallions, onion, Korean green pepper, Thai chiles, and sesame seeds. Stir to combine.
- Gently place the peeled eggs in the marinade, making sure they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 12 hours.
- Remove the eggs from the marinade, and cut them in half lengthwise. Divide the eggs evenly among 6 bowls (overcooked rice, if desired), and spoon some of the marinade mixture over the top. Serve.
- Enjoy!
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