Mayak Gyeran "Drug Eggs" (South Korea)
Try this Korean delight where soy sauce infuses boiled eggs with savory magic, creating a flavorful snack or appetizer sensation.
Equipment
- Normal Kitchen Utensils
Ingredients
- 6 Large Eggs
- 1/2 C Rice Syrup or Corn Syrup
- 1/2 C Soy Sauce
- 1/2 C Water Plus More To Boil The Eggs
- 3 Green Onions
- 3 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Green Chili Try Serrano or Jalapeño (Optional)
- 1 Red Chili Try A Red Jalapeño (Optional)
- 1 Tbsp White Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 2 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Set the eggs out to warm to room temperature.
- Fill a 3 quart saucepan (large enough to hold the 6 eggs) halfway with water. Make sure the water level is high enough to cover the eggs.6 Large Eggs
- Add the salt and vinegar to the water and bring it to a boil. Lower the eggs into the water and boil them for 6 minutes. (Double this time if you like hard boiled eggs.)2 tsp Salt, 1 Tbsp White Vinegar
- While the eggs boil, prepare an ice bath in a large bowl. Once the eggs have finished boiling, add them to the ice bath. Keep them there until chilled through (around 10 minutes).
- Make the marinade while the eggs chill.
- Chop the garlic, green onions and chilies (remove the seeds if you prefer). Add these to a sealable container with the syrup, soy sauce, sesame seeds and 1/2 C of water. Mix thoroughly.Note: try to use a container small enough that the marinade covers the eggs when added.1/2 C Rice Syrup or Corn Syrup, 1/2 C Soy Sauce, 1/2 C Water, 3 Green Onions, 3 Cloves Garlic, 1 Green Chili, 1 Red Chili, 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
- Carefully peel the eggs and add to the marinade. Refrigerate them for at least 6 hours, but preferably overnight.
- Enjoy the eggs cold over hot steamed rice. Top with some of the marinade and a drizzle of sesame oil. Some will say these eggs can last up to 7 days in the refrigerator, but I finish them off within 5.
Notes
Feel free to double (or quadruple) this recipe. I bet these eggs go pretty fast once you try them.
Feel free to experiment with this dish too. If you can't find rice syrup or corn syrup, try honey or sugar. Try a tsp or two of gochujang in place of the chilies.