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Korean mayak pickled eggs with sweet and salty soy sauce are unbelievably delicious.

They’re fun and easy to make and taste amazing over a bowl of piping hot rice.

What are pickled eggs?

Mayak eggs or mayak gyeran are Korean pickled eggs. The literal translation of mayak gyeran means “drug egg”. It is one of the most addictive Korean banchans, hence its name. These eggs are garlicky, savory, jammy, and absolutely delicious. The yolks are soft and perfect for yellow pudding in a bowl of hot rice. The sweet, salty and spicy marinade is incredibly addictive. Honestly, these eggs and a bowl of rice are the perfect comfort food.

How do pickled eggs taste?

They are sweet and salty and a bit spicy if you add a chili to them. If you’ve ever had a pickled egg ramen, they taste a bit the same but with even more flavor. The yolks are jammy and full of creamy flavor and the whites are infused with an umami blend of garlic, soy and honey with a little nuttiness from the toasted sesame seeds.

Pickled Egg Ingredients

• eggs – you can use as many or as few eggs as you like, as long as the eggs are completely submerged in the marinade.
  soy sauce – this is what gives eggs their salty, umami flavor. Use a soy sauce that you like the taste of and always, always use natural infused soy sauce.
• Honey – Using honey instead of sugar makes it easier to mix with soy sauce and adds a light malted honey flavor instead of plain sugar. Many mayak eggs use rice syrup, so if you have some on hand, you can use that as a substitute.
• green onions, garlic, toasted sesame seeds – it is the aromatics that add layers of flavor. The garlic, of course, adds a hint of slightly spicy garlic flavor, the scallions add a hint of freshness, and the toasted sesame seeds add a nice nutty coating.
• sliced ​​chili – if you like spice (or even a bit of spice!), I recommend adding sliced ​​chiles to your marinade. There are so many peppers with different degrees of heat, you can use the pepper that works best for you. If you want a milder spice go for sliced ​​jalapenos and if you want a spicier egg go for chopped red peppers.

How to make pickled eggs

1. Prepare the marinade. Simply mix together soy sauce, honey, sliced ​​green onions, garlic, toasted sesame seeds, and sliced ​​chili peppers. The only thing to think about when it comes to the marinade is whether you have enough to completely cover the eggs. It depends on the size/shape of the container you are marinating the eggs in. You may need to double the marinade recipe depending on the size of the container.
2. Boil your eggs. You want a soft to medium hard-boiled egg for this recipe. As the eggs marinate in the refrigerator, the yolks turn into a glossy, gooey, flavorful center of jam.
3. Sailor. Once the eggs are ready, it’s time to marinate them in the marinade for a minimum of 4 hours (or overnight) so all the flavors are absorbed.
4. Enjoy. Once your eggs have soaked up all the flavor, it’s time to enjoy!

How to make candied eggs

1. Get your eggs out of the fridge. Let them come to room temperature for a while while you bring the pot of water to a boil. This helps them cook more evenly since they won’t be as cold as when they came out of the fridge. When you hit a cold egg from the fridge with boiling water, it tends to crack due to the rapid change in temperature.
2. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Choose a pot big enough for your eggs, but not too big. You want enough water in the skillet to easily cover the eggs when lowered. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. If you want, you can add a pinch of salt and a teaspoon of white vinegar to the water; this helps the shells come off the eggs more easily.
3. Submerge your eggs in water. When the water is boiling, lower the heat and gently add the eggs with a slotted spoon.
4. Boil over low heat. Reduce heat to medium-high and maintain a gentle simmer for 7-8 minutes (less if eggs have been at room temperature for over an hour).
5. Put the eggs in an ice bath. While the eggs are cooking, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice and very cold water. When the eggs are set, immediately use a slotted spoon and remove them from the pan to the ice bath to chill for 5 to 10 minutes or until cool to the touch.
6. Peel. Tap the eggs gently into the wide end of the egg, then flip and tap the narrow end. Very gently roll the egg on the work surface. Begin peeling at the broad base, making sure to remove the egg membrane. When the eggs are ready, it’s time to pickle them.

Mayak Egg Marinade

It’s super simple to make a mayak egg marinade. All you do is mix soy sauce, honey, green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and sliced ​​chilies.

How long to marinate the eggs?

Once the eggs and marinade are ready, simply add the eggs to the marinade and marinate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight. The longer the eggs are marinated, the more flavor they acquire. You can store the eggs, covered with the marinade, in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.

Meal preparation Eggs mayak

Mayak eggs prepared for meals are amazing. You can make a big batch for the week and easily have eggs and rice with each meal. You can also serve the eggs with noodles or just as a quick protein snack.

How long do pickled eggs last in the fridge?

You can store your pickled eggs in the fridge for about 4-5 days, making them ideal for Sunday night meal prep so you have pickled eggs all week.

What can I do with the leftover marinade?

You can definitely make another batch of eggs, but they won’t have the same amount of flavor and because the fresh ingredients (garlic, scallions, chiles) are older, the eggs and marinade won’t last as long as the first. cluster. Instead, you can pour the marinade over rice, along with the eggs, or use it in stir-fries to flavor meats or noodles.

What to serve with mayak eggs

Happy pickled egg making!
steph-xox