Mayak Eggs
Mayak Eggs are a popular Korean side dish made with hard-boiled eggs marinated in a soy sauce mixture. The name 'Mayak' means 'narcotic' in Korean, implying that these eggs are addictively delicious.
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Ingredients - Serves 4
- Green onions - 2, chopped
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Sugar - 1 tablespoon
- Water - 1/2 cup
- Soy sauce - 1/2 cup
- Eggs - 8
Let's Get Started
- Place the eggs in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Drain the eggs and place them in a bowl of ice water to cool. Once cool, peel the eggs.
- In a separate bowl, combine the soy sauce, water, sugar, garlic, and green onions. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the peeled eggs to the soy sauce mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for a stronger flavor.
- Serve the eggs whole, or cut in half to reveal the marinated yolk.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Side Dish
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 1g
