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Korean Marinated Eggs (Mayak Gyeran) with Jammy Yolks

Two halves of a soft-boiled marinated eggs, glistening with sauce and topped with sesame seeds and green onions.
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Make addictive Korean Marinated Eggs, or Mayak Gyeran, featuring perfectly jammy yolks soaked in a savory soy sauce marinade. This easy recipe is ideal for meal prep, ramen topping, or a flavorful protein snack.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup mirin (or substitute with 2 tablespoons sugar dissolved in 1/4 cup water)
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the eggs: Gently place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, immediately turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the eggs sit for exactly 6 minutes and 30 seconds for jammy yolks.
  2. Immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them cool completely, about 10 minutes.
  3. Peel the cooled eggs carefully. Set them aside.
  4. Prepare the marinade: In a medium bowl or a sealable container, whisk together the soy sauce, water, mirin (or sugar mixture), sesame oil, minced garlic, sliced onion, and red pepper flakes if using.
  5. Place the peeled eggs into the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. If the marinade does not cover them, gently turn them halfway through the marinating time.
  6. Cover the container and refrigerate. Marinate the eggs for a minimum of 6 hours, but overnight is best for deep flavor penetration.
  7. To serve, slice the marinated eggs in half. Garnish with chopped green onion and sesame seeds. Use these flavorful eggs as a ramen topping or a savory egg snack.

Notes

  • For the best peeling experience, use eggs that are about one week old, not fresh from the carton.
  • If you are making these for meal prep, the eggs will keep well in the marinade in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • These savory soy sauce eggs are a fantastic, budget friendly egg recipe addition to rice bowls.

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