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Mayak Eggs (Korean Marinated Soft-Boiled Eggs)
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Mayak Eggs (Korean Marinated Soft-Boiled Eggs)

30 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€
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Ingredients

4 people
  • eggs (at room temperature)Other6 pieces
  • soy saucePantry120 ml
  • waterOther120 ml
  • honeyPantry30 ml
  • garlic (minced)Produce4 pieces
  • green onion (finely sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • red chili pepper (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • sesame seeds (toasted)Nuts & seeds10 g
  • sesame oilPantry15 ml

per serving

Nutrition

136kcal

Carbs
6 g
Proteins
11 g
Fat
8 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the eggs

    • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan and gently lower in the eggs.
    • Cook for 6 to 7 minutes for a soft, jammy yolk.
    • Transfer to ice water and peel carefully.
    Step 1
  2. Make the marinade

    • Combine the soy sauce, water, honey, minced garlic, green onion, chili pepper, sesame seeds and sesame oil in a bowl.
    • Stir until the honey dissolves.
    Step 2
  3. Marinate the eggs

    • Place the peeled eggs in the marinade, making sure they are covered.
    • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
    Step 3
  4. Serve

    • Spoon the eggs over warm rice and drizzle with some of the marinade.
    Step 4