Korean Marinated Eggs – Mayak Gyeran (EASY!)
Delicious garlicky and savory Korean Marinated Eggs - Mayak Gyeran. Perfect side dish for any meal.
Equipment
- pot
- container
- Bowl of ice water
Ingredients
Eggs and Marinade
- 12 pieces Eggs
- 2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoon Vinegar
- 6 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 pieces Korean Green Pepper chopped
- 1 piece Red Chili chopped & optional
- 3 pieces Green Onion chopped & optional
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
- 1 cup Soy Sauce
- ½ cup Honey
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil optional
- ½ cup Water
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- In a pot, add in water (enough to cover all the eggs) and add salt and vinegar. Turn the heat up to medium-high and bring the water to a simmer. Once the water is boiling, carefully add in the eggs and let them cook for 6 minutes.
- After 6 minutes, remove eggs and let it rest in a bowl of ice water for at least 10 minutes. Peel carefully and set them aside.
- In a container, add garlic, chopped green pepper, red chili, green onion, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and water. Mix till everything is combined. Add in the peel eggs and making sure the eggs are covered in the marinade. Let the eggs rest in the fridge for at least 2 hours or better overnight.
- Serve with a bowl of hot rice and enjoy!
Notes
The key to perfectly peeled eggs is to add vinegar and salt to the water before boiling. This will help break down the shells, making them easier to peel. Let the eggs rest in ice cold water for at least 10 minutes to stop overcooking and aid in peeling.
Nutrition
Serving: 1eggCalories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 1557mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 303IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
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