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Umami

Korean Marinated Eggs - Mayak Gyeran

12 servings

servings

5 minutes

active time

20 minutes

total time

Ingredients

A dozen Eggs

2 tsp of salt

2 tbsp of Vinegar

6 cloves of Garlic (minced)

2 Korean Green Pepper (chopped)

1 Red Chili (chopped & optional)

3 stalks of Green Onion (chopped & optional)

1 tbsp of Sesame Seeds

1 cup of Soy Sauce

½ cup of Honey

1 tbsp of Sesame Oil (optional)

½ cup of Water

Directions

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 egg in the eggs and let ti eggs cook for 6 minutes. After 6 minutes, remove the egg and let it rest in a bowl of ice water for at least 10 minutes. Peel the eggs 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 peel eggs and making 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!

12 servings

servings

5 minutes

active time

20 minutes

total time
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