Mayak Eggs (Korean Drug Eggs)
Yes, 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.
Servings: 6 eggs
Ingredients
- 6 Eggs
- Salt as needed
- Splash of vinegar
Marinade
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Soy sauce
- 1/3 cup Corn syrup or rice syrup honey, or sugar (sweetness levels will vary so make sure you add a little at a time and taste as you go)
- 1/2 tbsp. Sesame oil
- 2 Scallions chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves minced
- 1 Korean green pepper minced
- 1 Red pepper minced or 2 tsp. Gochugaru Korean chili flakes
- 1 tbsp. Toasted sesame seeds
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 5 days in the fridge)