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Mayak Gyeran: Addictive Korean Marinated Eggs

Two halves of a perfectly cooked, brown-stained marinated eggs with jammy yolks, topped with sesame seeds and chives.
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Make Mayak Gyeran, the addictive Korean marinated eggs, featuring jammy soft-boiled eggs soaked in a savory soy-garlic marinade. This easy recipe is perfect for meal prep, ramen toppings, or a flavorful side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 12 large eggs
  • 1 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup mirin (or substitute with 1/4 cup sugar dissolved in 1/2 cup water)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Gently place the eggs in a pot and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. Once boiling, immediately turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the eggs sit for exactly 6 minutes and 30 seconds for jammy yolks.
  3. Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them cool completely, about 10 minutes.
  4. Carefully peel the cooled eggs. Set aside.
  5. In a medium bowl or sealable container, whisk together the soy sauce, water, mirin, minced garlic, chopped green onions, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). This is your soy marinated eggs marinade.
  6. Gently place the peeled eggs into the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged.
  7. Cover the container and refrigerate. Marinate the eggs for a minimum of 6 hours, but preferably overnight, turning them halfway through to ensure even coloring.
  8. When ready to serve, remove the eggs from the marinade, slice in half, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve over rice or ramen.

Notes

  • For perfectly peeled eggs, use eggs that are about one week old rather than very fresh ones.
  • If you do not have mirin, dissolve 1/4 cup of sugar in 1/2 cup of water to create a simple syrup substitute for sweetness.
  • These flavorful eggs are excellent for easy egg meal prep and keep well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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