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Addictive Korean Marinated Eggs (Mayak Gyeran)

Three deeply colored marinated eggs on a white plate, one cut in half showing a jammy yolk, topped with sesame seeds.
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Make the viral Korean Marinated Eggs, known as Mayak Gyeran. These savory, umami-rich soy sauce eggs feature jammy yolks and are perfect as a side dish, ramen topping, or quick snack.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the eggs: Gently place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, immediately turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let the eggs sit for exactly 6 minutes and 30 seconds for jammy yolks.
  2. Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them cool completely, about 10 minutes. Peel the eggs carefully once cool.
  3. Make the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, sugar, and mirin until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic, sliced onion, chopped green onions, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes, if using.
  5. Place the peeled eggs into a sealable container or a large zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over the eggs, ensuring they are fully submerged.
  6. Seal the container and refrigerate. Marinate the eggs for a minimum of 6 hours, but overnight is best for maximum flavor absorption.
  7. Before serving, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Use the leftover marinade as a dressing or discard it.

Notes

  • For easier peeling, use eggs that are about one week old rather than very fresh ones.
  • If you prefer a harder yolk, boil the eggs for 8 minutes instead of 6.5 minutes.
  • These savory marinated eggs are excellent meal prep items and keep well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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