These Mayak eggs are made with a few simple ingredients to deliver the most flavorful batch of eggs you’ve ever tasted! Soaked in a savory marinade overnight, these soft, jammy eggs are packed with a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Whip up your own batch today with this easy and quick recipe.
INGREDIENTS
- 6 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp each salt and white vinegar (for boiling the eggs)
- Green onions, seaweed flakes, and/or sesame oil for garnish (optional)
Marinade
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup honey, corn syrup, oligo syrup, or your choice of liquid sweetener
- 1/4 medium onion, diced
- 1 green onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 chili peppers, diced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a bowl or container, mix all marinade ingredients together, ensuring the honey is fully incorporated.
- In a pot of boiling water, add salt and vinegar. Reduce the heat and gently place each egg into the water. Simmer for 6 minutes for soft-boiled eggs (10 minutes for hard-boiled eggs). Prepare a large bowl of ice water.
- Once the eggs are done, immediately transfer them to the ice water bath and let them cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Gently peel the eggs and place them in the marinade. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
- To serve, place the marinated eggs over a bed of rice, and garnish with green onion, seaweed flakes, and/or sesame oil. These eggs also make a great topping for noodles!
NOTES
- These marinated eggs will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Leftover marinade can be used to stir-fry vegetables, meats, or noodles. It’s a versatile sauce that adds flavor to many dishes.
- For detailed tips & instructions, check out the blog post above!
