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Korean Mayak Eggs
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Korean Mayak Eggs

30 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€
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Ingredients

6 people
  • eggs (large)Dairy6 pieces
  • yellow onion (medium, finely diced)Produce0.5 pieces
  • jalapeño (thinly sliced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce3 pieces
  • green onion (stalks, thinly sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • waterOther60 ml
  • soy saucePantry120 ml
  • dark soy saucePantry30 ml
  • honeyPantry75 ml
  • MSGPantry5 g
  • sesame seedsNuts & seeds18 g

per serving

Nutrition

141kcal

Carbs
16 g
Proteins
8 g
Fat
5 g
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Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the eggs

    • Bring a pot of water to a boil and gently lower in the eggs.
    • Cook for about 7 minutes for soft-set yolks, then transfer to ice water and peel.
    Step 1
  2. Make the marinade

    • Combine the water, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, honey and MSG in a bowl and stir until the honey dissolves.
    • Stir in the diced onion, sliced jalapeño, minced garlic, sliced green onion and sesame seeds.
    Step 2
  3. Marinate the eggs

    • Place the peeled eggs in a container and pour the marinade over so they are fully submerged.
    • Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight, turning occasionally.
    Step 3
  4. Serve

    • Spoon the eggs and some marinade over warm rice and sprinkle with extra sesame seeds.
    Step 4