Mayak Eggs (Korean Marinated Eggs)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    16 mins

  • Servings

    6 eggs

  • Calories

    148 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Korean

Mayak Eggs (Korean Marinated Eggs)

Made with simple everyday ingredients, these Korean Marinated Eggs (also known as Mayak Eggs), are so flavourful and easy to make! These soft jammy eggs are marinated in a soy-based marinade and make for the perfect side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6-8 eggs or more

Soy Sauce Mixture

  • ¾ cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup honey or sugar, corn syrup, clear oligo syrup
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic 
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp Korean fish sauce
  • 3 red Thai chili peppers sliced and deseeded
  • 3-4 stalks green onions sliced
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Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil (optional to add vinegar) and add 6 or more eggs to the pot. Cover and let simmer for 6 minutes.
  2. Transfer the eggs to an ice bath and let it cool down, appoximately 10 minutes.
  3. While the eggs are cooling, make the marinade by combining the rest of the ingredients to an airtight container.
  4. Peel the eggs and add them to the marinade. Seal the container and store it in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours before enjoying. Rotate the eggs if needed as it marinades.

Notes

  • Calories estimate includes the use of the marinate. 
  • Recipe adapted from my Soy Sauce Eggs and this video. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 148kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 164mg (55%) Sodium 1463mg (61%) Potassium 178mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 298IU (6%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6eggs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 148 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 148kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 164mg 55%
Sodium 1463mg 61%
Potassium 178mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 298IU 6%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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