Warning!! This material is very addictive… EAT WITH CAUTION! How will they look? How will they taste? You think some mere eggs can have that effect on you? Sure they can. That’s why they are called “mayak eggs”, you get addicted to them. Mayak literally means “drug or narcotic” in Korean. Get ready to get hooked on my runny, jammy eggs… I’m always on the hunt for new ways to eat my eggs. I have some cracking recipes to crack your eggs to. From the Egg Bhurji I grew up on, to Tex-Mex Migas, to the viral internet sensation Pesto Eggs, I can’t get enough different ways to start the day with my favorite eggs. And then my hunt led me to this unique way to have your boiled eggs, the Korean way.
What are Mayak Eggs?
These popular Mayak eggs were trending big a few years back all over Korea. What was all that hype about? It was all about the intense flavor punch you get in every single bite. That bite has hints of umami from rich soy sauce, a tiny hint of sweet honey, the freshness from aromatics, and a slight heat from red or green chili, and a little bit of sesame nuttiness. Getting that addictiveness? I bet you are going for that second bite before even finishing the first… 🙂 One of the great things about Mayak eggs is that they take less than 10 minutes to make them ready for the next day.
Ingredients Needed
Boiled Eggs For the marinade – Soy sauce + water + sugar or honey + garlic + ginger + hot chilis (red, green or both) + sesame seeds.
Sounds simple. It’s pretty easy, just a few key tips will make them perfect…
Tips to Boil Perfect Eggs
Easy Mayak Eggs Recipe
- Once my eggs are ready to go sleeping overnight, I make that super flavorful marinade. I simply chop the aromatics, green and/or red chilies, scallions and mix them with soy sauce and water along with the sweetener (both honey or sugar work great). Then I stir in some sesame seeds.
- I place the eggs in an airtight container, pour in the marinade and cover. That’s it. Stick them in the fridge and then all you have to do is WAIT. Let the magic happen, let the eggs soak up all the flavors out of that marinade. If I remember, I’ll turn the eggs after a few hours for an even marination – though I’ll admit, I’ll probably be thinking about them non-stop! In anticipation of how they will look when that spoon breaks into them… yum!
Serving Suggestions
This could be your breakfast, snack, part of a lunch or dinner… how?
Some like just to gobble them up, plain and flavorful on their own. They are popular to eat cold in a hot bowlful of rice. Simply place them on a bed of rice along with some of the marinade. Some like a few drops of sesame oil to drizzle over them. The only problem with this way of eating them is that you’ll forget how many rice cups you’ve had… 🙂 As a salad topper. I love adding them to Buddha Bowls or other bowl meals for a tasty twist. And let me tell you about egg salad – once you’ve had it with these eggs, you won’t want it any other way! They are an integral part of many Asian soups. In fact, any noodle soup or ramen is incomplete without some soft boiled eggs. And if they are marinated like this… oh boy, yum, you’re in for a treat. Try them in my Korean Style Ground Pork Soup or Laksa Noodle Soup! If you like it extra spicy, add a splash of Chili Oil.
How to Store Mayak Eggs
I personally love them the next day or late evening, so they have plenty of time to marinate. After a couple of days they get super flavorful. That being said, I recommend finishing them off within 3-4 days. TIP! Don’t toss that marinade! You can use the same batch for another batch of eggs. We do recommend you sterilize the mixture by boiling it for 5-8 minutes. Cool it off completely before adding the eggs. This way you get more out of your marinade instead of wasting it. I normally make two batches out of the same marinade mix. So guys, this is it. Instantly jazz up those plain boiled eggs you have been eating all this time. These Mayak eggs, in all their glory and splendor. These delectable little treats with gooey, jammy centers marinated in a super tasty, sweet, savory sauce… Heavennnn… You need to try them ASAP!! While you’re here, check out my collections of favorite Asian Recipes and Egg Recipes.
Mayak Eggs, on our Gypsy Plate… enjoy!
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