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Addictive Korean Marinated Eggs (Mayak Gyeran)

Two halves of soft-boiled marinated eggs with jammy yolks, topped with sesame seeds and green onions.
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Learn how to make authentic Korean Soy Marinated Eggs, known as Mayak Gyeran. These eggs feature jammy yolks soaked in a savory, umami-rich marinade, perfect as a side dish, snack, or topping for rice bowls.

Ingredients

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  • 6 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)
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced (for garnish/marinade)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to your spice preference)

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 5 minutes.
  3. Peel the cooled eggs carefully. Set aside.
  4. Make the marinade: In a medium bowl or a sealable container, combine the soy sauce, water, mirin, sesame oil, minced garlic, chopped onion, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to mix.
  5. Place the peeled eggs into the marinade. Add the sliced green onion to the container. Ensure the eggs are mostly submerged.
  6. Cover the container and refrigerate. Marinate the eggs for a minimum of 6 hours, but overnight is best for maximum flavor absorption.
  7. When ready to serve, remove the eggs from the marinade, slice them in half, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Drizzle a little of the marinade over the top if desired.

Notes

  • For the best jammy yolk, use the 6.5-minute boiling method followed by an immediate ice bath.
  • You can reuse the leftover marinade once to marinate another batch of peeled, hard-boiled eggs, but discard it after the second use.
  • These make-ahead egg snacks keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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