a popular Korean Egg dish

Korean Eggs Mayak Gyeran is a popular Korean dish that is made with marinated eggs. The eggs are usually marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and chili pepper flakes. Mayak Gyeran is a great side dish or appetizer that can be enjoyed with rice or noodles.

Mayak Gyeran

Korean Eggs or Mayak Gyeran is originated from the Joseon Dynasty. It was a popular dish among the royal family and the upper class. The name Mayak Gyeran comes from the two words “mayak” which means drug or medicine, and “gyeran” which means egg. It is believed that this dish was created as a way to help people recover from illness.

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Things to know before making Korean Eggs

• Use fresh eggs for the best results.
• The marinade can be adjusted to your liking. If you like it sweeter, add more sugar to the mixture. If you want it spicier, add more chili pepper flakes.
• Korean Eggs can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Additional tips

• Try serving Korean Eggs with rice and kimchi for a complete meal.
• You can also add other vegetables to the marinade such as carrots, onions, or mushrooms.

Choosing the right ingredients is important when making Korean Eggs. Use high-quality soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar for the best results.

Light Soy Sauce vs. Dark Soy Sauce

• Light soy sauce is the most commonly used type of soy sauce in Korean cooking. It has a light brown color and a milder flavor.
• Dark soy sauce is made with fermented soybeans and has a darker color. It is often used for marinating meats or as a dipping sauce.

You can use either Korean Corn Syrup, White Sugar or Brown Sugar for this recipe. Brown Sugar will give the eggs a deeper flavor.

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Korean Eggs Recipe: Marinated Eggs (Mayak Gyeran)

5 from 2 votes

Course: AppetizersCuisine: KoreanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

12

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Calories per Serving

160

kcal

Total time

15

minutes

A popular Korean dish that is made with marinated eggs. The eggs are usually marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and chili pepper flakes. Mayak Gyeran is a great side dish or appetizer that can be enjoyed with rice or noodles.

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Ingredients

• Egg

• 12 pcs 12 Egg

• 1/2 tsp 1/2 Salt

• 1/2 tbsp 1/2 Vinegar

• 6 cups 6 Water (for boiling)

• Ice (for ice bath)

• Marinade

• 4 tbsp 4 Spring Onion (finely chopped)

• 5 cloves 5 Garlic (minced)

• 6 pcs 6 Chili (Siling Labuyo)

• 1 tbsp 1 Black Sesame Seeds

• 1 tbsp 1 White Sesame Seeds

• 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 Light Soy Sauce

• 1 cup 1 Water

• 1 cup 1 Corn Syrup

Directions

• Put enough water to cover all the eggs in a pot and add salt and vinegar. Turn up the heat to medium-high. Once the water is boiling, put the eggs in carefully and let them cook for 6 minutes.
• Take the egg out and put it in a bowl of ice water for at least 10 minutes. Carefully peel the eggs and set them aside.
• Put the marinade ingredients in a bowl or other container and stir until everything is mixed together.
• Add the peeled eggs and make sure the marinade gets all over the eggs.
• Keep in the fridge for at least two hours or overnight before serving.
• Serve it with a bowl of hot rice and enjoy!

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Notes

• The marinade can be adjusted to your liking. If you like it sweeter, add more sugar to the mixture. If you want it spicier, add more chili pepper flakes.

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