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Mayak Eggs (Korean Soy Marinated Eggs)

Jammy soft-boiled eggs marinated in a savory Korean soy sauce mixture with garlic, chili, and sesame oil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Marinating Time (minutes) 4 hours
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 6 eggs
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 red chili sliced
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Container with lid

Method
 

  1. Boil eggs for 6–7 minutes.
  2. Transfer to ice bath and cool.
  3. Peel eggs carefully.
  4. Mix marinade ingredients.
  5. Submerge eggs in marinade.
  6. Refrigerate at least 4 hours.

Notes

Marinate overnight for deeper flavor.