Mayak Eggs

This is a traditional Korean recipe for mayak eggs. The word “mayak” means drugs as a nod to their deliciously addictive flavors!

What Are Mayak Eggs?

These Korean marinated eggs, are a popular side dish known for their tangy and distinct flavor. To make the dish, you soft-boil eggs in a marinade that’s a savory and slightly sweet sauce made from soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and other spices. The result is a soft, jammy yolk. These flavorful eggs are great with rice or noodles, or simply eaten on their own as a satisfying snack.

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Mayak eggs recipe ingredients in a bowl

Mayak Eggs


  • Author: Veda Sankaran

Description

This traditional recipe is simply addictive.


Ingredients

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  • 6 eggs
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • ⅓ cup half each of honey and dark corn syrup
  • 2 stalks green onions, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1 serrano chili, sliced
  • 3 Thai red chilies, sliced (reduce or omit)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Recipe and Styling by Veda Sankaran / Photography by Dave Bryce

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