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Mayak Gyeran (Korean Drug Eggs) 🥚
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Soft-boiled eggs in a savoury soy, garlic and chilli marinade with spring onion and sesame.
Serves 4
Source: Saumya Goyal ↗
Step by step
Step 1
Boil eggs for exactly 7 minutes, then transfer immediately to an ice bath. Peel and keep aside.
4 eggs80 ml water1 tbsp gochugaru (adjust to taste)3–4 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 green chilli, finely chopped2 spring onions, chopped2–3 tbsp finely chopped onion1 tbsp honey1 tbsp sesame seeds
Step 2
Mix all the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
Step 3
Add the peeled eggs and make sure they’re well coated.
Step 4
Cover and refrigerate for 12–24 hours.
Step 5
Eat with rice, in salads, or on toast. Keeps well in the fridge for 3–4 days. The leftover marinade is highly versatile as a savory dressing for rice, a marinade for tofu, chicken, or meat, or a base for stir-fries and noodle sauce.
80 ml soy sauce1 tbsp rice vinegar
Nutrition
6Fat4Carbs0Fiber7Protein95Calories