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Mayak Eggs (Korean Marinated Soy Eggs)
Breakfast

Mayak Eggs (Korean Marinated Soy Eggs)

30 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • eggsOther6 pieces
  • soy saucePantry120 ml
  • waterOther180 ml
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • Thai chili pepper (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • jalapeño (large, sliced)Produce1 piece
  • green onion (sliced)Produce28 g
  • sesame seedsNuts & seeds9 g
  • brown sugarPantry18 g
  • cooked rice (for serving)Grains600 g

per serving

Nutrition

118kcal

Carbs
10 g
Proteins
8 g
Fat
5 g
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Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Boil the eggs

    • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan and gently lower in the eggs.
    • Boil for 6 minutes for a jammy yolk.
    Step 1
  2. Ice bath and peel

    • Dunk the eggs in an ice bath to stop the cooking.
    • Peel the eggs once cooled.
    Step 2
  3. Make the marinade

    • Combine the soy sauce, water, minced garlic, Thai chili, jalapeño, green onion, sesame seeds and brown sugar in a bowl.
    • Mix well until the sugar dissolves.
    Step 3
  4. Marinate the eggs

    • Carefully place the peeled eggs in the soy marinade.
    • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
    Step 4
  5. Serve

    • Serve the eggs over rice for breakfast.
    Step 5