These Super Addictive Korean Marinated Eggs Will Change Your LIFE! l Mayak Eggs

Ingredients

• 1/4 onion Onion (finely chopped; any color (yellow, white, red) works)
• 1 piece Green Chili (finely chopped; Cheongyang chili recommended, can substitute serrano or jalapeño)
• 1 piece Red Chili (finely chopped; mild, used for color; can substitute red bell pepper)
• 2 stalks Green Onions (thinly sliced; extra optional for garnish)
• 2 cloves Garlic (smashed and finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup Soy Sauce (regular Korean or regular soy sauce)
• 1/2 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds
• 0.5 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 6 pieces Large Eggs (soft‑boiled; can use up to 10 eggs)

Instructions

1. Prepare Vegetables

   Finely chop 1/4 onion, 1 green chili, 1 red chili, thinly slice 2 green onions, and smash and finely chop 2 garlic cloves.

   Time: PT10M

2. Make Marinade

   In a large mixing bowl combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, 0.5 tbsp toasted sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir until sugar dissolves, then add the chopped vegetables.

   Time: PT5M

3. Soft‑Boil Eggs

   Fill a saucepan with 6 cups water, bring to a rolling boil (100°C), then reduce to low and gently lower 6 large eggs into the water. Cook for 7 minutes.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 100°C

4. Shock and Peel Eggs

   Immediately transfer the boiled eggs to a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes, then peel them once completely cooled.

   Time: PT5M

5. Marinate Eggs

   Place the peeled eggs into the bowl of vegetable‑soy sauce mixture. Gently stir to coat each egg. Transfer everything into a container with a lid.

   Time: PT5M

6. Refrigerate

   Seal the container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow flavors to penetrate.

   Time: PT6H

7. Serve

   Remove eggs from the fridge, slice in half if desired, drizzle with a little extra sesame oil and garnish with sliced green onions. Serve with warm rice or as a side dish.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

210

Protein

12g

Carbohydrates

5g

Fat

12g

Fiber

1g