Mayak Eggs (Korean Drug Eggs)

Mayak Eggs (Korean Drug Eggs)

The literal translation for mayak gyeran is “drug eggs” because of their addictiveness! These make such a great addition to the weekly meal prep line up because how easy they are to make and last in the fridge for about 5 days.

Prep Time10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Korean

Keyword: banchan, eggs, jammy eggs, marinated eggs, side dish, soy marinade

Equipment

1/4 cup Water
1/2 cup Soy sauce
1/3 cup Corn syrup (substitute rice syrup, honey, or sugar - sweetness levels will vary so start with 1/4 cup and add more to taste)
1/2 tbsp. Sesame oil
2 Scallions chopped
3 Garlic Cloves minced
1-2 Korean green pepper minced
2 tsp Gochugaru coarse Korean chili flakes
1 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds

Ingredients

6 Eggs
Salt as needed
Splash of vinegar

Instructions

Bring a pot of water up to a boil, add in a pinch of salt and a splash of vinegar. Drop in eggs straight from the fridge and cook for 6 minutes.

Transfer eggs into an ice bath and chill completely.

Combine all marinade ingredients into a large bowl (be sure you choose a large bowl that will also fit the eggs!)

Peel the eggs and gently place them into the marinade. Chill them in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours or overnight for the best results. (Will keep for around 4-5 days in the fridge)

Mayak Eggs (Korean Drug Eggs)

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

Bring a pot of water up to a boil, add in a pinch of salt and a splash of vinegar. Drop in eggs straight from the fridge and cook for 6 minutes.

Transfer eggs into an ice bath and chill completely.

Combine all marinade ingredients into a large bowl (be sure you choose a large bowl that will also fit the eggs!)

Peel the eggs and gently place them into the marinade. Chill them in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours or overnight for the best results. (Will keep for around 4-5 days in the fridge)

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