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Korean Marinated Eggs – Mayak Gyeran (EASY!)

Korean Marinated Eggs – Mayak Gyeran (EASY!)

These savory Korean Marinated Eggs – Mayak Gyeran are a must-try side dish!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Asian, Korean
Servings 12 Eggs
Calories 139 kcal

Equipment

  • pot
  • Container
  • bowl

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 12 units Eggs
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Vinegar

Marinade

  • 6 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 units Korean Green Pepper chopped
  • 1 unit Red Chili chopped & optional
  • 3 units Green Onion chopped & optional
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
  • 1 cup Soy Sauce
  • 0.5 cup Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil optional
  • 0.5 cup Water

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • In a pot, add in water (enough to cover all the eggs) and add salt and vinegar. Turn the heat up to medium-high and bring the water to a simmer. Once the water is boiling, carefully add in the eggs and let them cook for 6 minutes.
  • After 6 minutes, remove eggs and let it rest in a bowl of ice water for at least 10 minutes. Peel carefully and set them aside.
  • In a container, add garlic, chopped green pepper, red chili, green onion, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and water. Mix till everything is combined. Add in the peeled eggs and make sure the eggs are covered in the marinade. Let the eggs rest in the fridge for at least 2 hours or better overnight.
  • Serve with a bowl of hot rice and enjoy!

Notes

The key to perfectly peeled eggs is to add vinegar and salt to the water before boiling. This extra step will help break down the shells, making them easier to peel. Also, make sure to let the eggs rest in ice cold water for at least 10 minutes to prevent overcooking and help with peeling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1eggCalories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 1557mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 303IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Asian Food, Breakfast, easy recipes, Egg Recipe, Marinated Egg, vegetarian recipes
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