Erica Kangas

Korean Marinated Eggs (Mayak)

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Jan 1, 2026
Prep time: 20 min.
Cook time: 20 min.
Servings: 4

Ingredients


Equipment


Prep


Instructions

  1. Bring water to boil.

  2. While water is heating, in small glass container combine: honey, sesame seeds, sesame oil, sugar, green onion, garlic, and chili pepper.

  3. Add soy sauce and 1/4 cup of water to the mixture.

  4. Boil eggs for ~7 minutes, or until soft boiled.

  5. Let eggs sit in ice bath until cool.

  6. Peel eggs.

  7. Add eggs to mixture.

  8. Gently stir in more water if necessary.

  9. Let eggs sit covered in fridge overnight, or at least 6 hours.

  10. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for ~3-4 days.

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