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Mayak Eggs

Mayak Eggs, also known as 'addictive eggs', are a popular Korean dish featuring soft-boiled eggs marinated in a savory soy sauce mixture, perfect as a side dish or snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Eggs
  • 4 large eggs soft-boiled
Marinade
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce preferably low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon green onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Eggs
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Carefully add the eggs and boil for 6-7 minutes for soft-boiled eggs.
  2. Once cooked, transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop cooking. Let them cool for a few minutes.
Make the Marinade
  1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, sesame oil, sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and chopped green onion.
Marinate the Eggs
  1. Peel the cooled eggs and place them in a jar. Pour the marinade over the eggs, ensuring they are fully submerged.
  2. Seal the jar and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for best flavor.
Serve
  1. Remove the eggs from the marinade and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 270IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These eggs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week in the marinade.

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