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.

Mayak Eggs

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• Author: Veda Sankaran

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This traditional recipe is simply addictive.

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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

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