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Mayak eggs, also known as Korean “drug eggs,” are soft-boiled eggs marinated in a savory-sweet sauce that’s highly addictive. The marinade typically includes soy sauce, garlic, sugar, sesame oil, and chili, giving the eggs a rich, umami-packed flavor. After marinating for several hours, the eggs absorb the delicious flavors, making them perfect over rice or as a snack. The name “mayak” comes from how irresistible these eggs are, leaving you wanting more with every bite.
Key Ingredients for Mayak Eggs
- Eggs – Soft-boiled to perfection, they absorb the marinade for a rich, savory bite.
- Soy Sauce – Provides the salty, umami base for the marinade.
- Sugar – Balances the saltiness with a subtle sweetness.
- Sesame Oil – Adds a nutty, aromatic flavor that enhances the overall taste.
- Garlic – Infuses the marinade with a bold, pungent kick.
- Chili Peppers – Adds a spicy element for those who love a bit of heat.
- Green Onions – Freshens the flavor and adds a bit of crunch.
Mayak Eggs (Korean Marinated Eggs)
Mayak eggs, or Korean "drug eggs," are soft-boiled eggs marinated in a sweet, savory soy sauce mixture. The eggs absorb rich flavors from garlic, sugar, and sesame oil, making them an irresistible snack or meal topping.
Ingredients
- 5 eggs
- 1 bunch green onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 red chili
- 1 large shallot
- ⅔ cup soy sauce
- ⅔ cup water
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Boil eggs for 6½ minutes.5 eggs
- Rinse eggs with cold water and peel. Set aside.
- Finely nice green onions, garlic, chilies, and shallots. Add them into a jar.1 bunch green onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1 red chili, 1 large shallot
- Into the same jar add soy sauce, water, honey, sesame seeds, and sesame oil. Mix well. The amounts depend on the size of your jar. Just make sure to keep about a 1:1 ratio of soy sauce to water.⅔ cup soy sauce, ⅔ cup water, 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp sesame seeds, 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Add our peeled eggs into the container and let it marinate in the fridge overnight.
I never get the yolk consistency just right for this dish! Do you start with room temperature eggs or straight from the fridge? Thanks!
I use them straight from fridge!
Can you reuse the marinade? Or should u toss after a week?
yes you may reuse!