Mayak Eggs (Korean Marinated Eggs)
"Mayak" translates to "narcotic" or "addictive" in Korean, and these eggs are named as such because they are incredibly addictive and flavorful. Mayak Egg is a popular Korean street food and appetizer. Great with Fried Rice and Ramen!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 6 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
- 8 eggs
- Ice cubes and water in a bowl
Sauce
- 2 tbsp green onion sliced
- 1 tsp chopped garlic
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame
Bring the water to a boil over high heat in a saucepan. Add cold eggs into the sauce pan, and boil for 6 minutes.
Meanwhile, Prepare ice cubes and water in a medium bowl.
Combine green onion, chopped garlic, soy sauce, water, sugar, sesame oil, and sesame seed into a container, and mix well.
Let the eggs marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to develop.
You can drizzle some of the reserved marinade on top or serve it on the side for dipping.