Description
Mayak eggs are a delectable Korean dish featuring soft-boiled eggs marinated in a savory soy-vinegar sauce. With a luscious, creamy yolk and a zesty dipping sauce, these eggs transform any meal or snack into a gourmet treat. Perfect for brunch or as a quick bite, mayak eggs are easy to make and visually stunning, making them an irresistible addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs: Bring water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan. Gently lower the eggs using a slotted spoon and boil for 6 minutes for a soft-boiled texture.
- Ice Bath: Transfer the boiled eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes to halt cooking and ease peeling.
- Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chopped green onions until combined.
- Peel Eggs: Tap each egg on the counter until cracks form; peel under cool running water for easy shell removal.
- Serve: Arrange peeled eggs on a platter and drizzle generously with the sauce. Garnish with extra green onions if desired.
- Enjoy: Savor your mayak eggs warm or chilled!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg (50g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg