Addictive Marinated Eggs (Mayak Gyeran)
Addictive Marinated Eggs (Mayak Gyeran)
Simple and Flavorful Korean Soy-Marinated Eggs
Experience the irresistible harmony of savory soy sauce and perfectly soft-boiled eggs with this ‘Mayak Gyeran’ recipe. These soy-marinated eggs are incredibly delicious when mixed with rice, creating a satisfying meal. The best part? You don’t need to boil the soy sauce, making this recipe exceptionally easy and quick. It’s a fantastic side dish that you won’t be able to stop eating!
Main Ingredients- 30 small eggs (quail eggs or fresh chicken eggs)
- 1/2 medium onion
- 1 stalk of green onion (scallion)
- 1 Korean green chili pepper (optional)
- 1 red chili pepper (for color)
Marinade Ingredients- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 cup (100ml) water
- 1/2 cup (100ml) soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (50ml) cooking wine (mirin or cheongju)
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup (or oligodang)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (maesilcheong)
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 cup (100ml) water
- 1/2 cup (100ml) soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (50ml) cooking wine (mirin or cheongju)
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup (or oligodang)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (maesilcheong)
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Place the quail eggs or fresh chicken eggs in a pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for about 7-10 minutes for perfectly soft-boiled eggs. (Immediately transferring the boiled eggs to an ice bath will make peeling easier.)
Step 2
While the eggs are boiling, wash and peel the onion. Chop the green onion into suitable sizes, focusing on the white parts. Remove the stems from the green chili pepper and red chili pepper, wash them, and prepare them. (Use green chili for a spicy kick, and red chili for added color.)
Step 3
Finely mince the prepared onion, green onion, green chili pepper, and red chili pepper. Using a mandoline slicer or a food processor can make this step quicker. Finely chopped vegetables integrate well into the marinade and provide a pleasant texture when eaten with the eggs.
Step 4
In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, water, cooking wine, corn syrup (or oligodang), sugar, plum extract, minced garlic, and the finely minced onion, green onion, and chili peppers. Sprinkle in the sesame seeds. Stir everything together well to create the marinade. You can let it sit for a bit to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 5
Carefully peel the cooled boiled eggs, ensuring not to crack them. Check each peeled egg to make sure it’s intact.
Step 6
Place the peeled boiled eggs snugly into an airtight container or glass jar. Pour the prepared marinade over the eggs, ensuring they are fully submerged. Seal the container tightly and refrigerate for at least 12 to 24 hours to allow the flavors to fully develop. While they are delicious even when fresh, marinating them will enhance the depth of flavor significantly!
