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Mayak Eggs (Korean Soy Sauce Eggs) Recipe!

Last Updated: Nov 4, 2021 · Author: Arianna Saiful · Jump to Recipe

Mayak eggs – flavourful, addictive, and appetizing. With an umami taste and a savoury finish, it’s no wonder that this Korean dish is going viral on Tiktok and Instagram. 

These special soy sauce eggs can elevate any bowl of rice or noodles to a heavenly level. They’re healthy, low in calories, and simple to make. Trust us when we say that our tried and true timeless recipe is the one for you.

Addictive eggs marinated in soy
Addictive Korean egg dish that is rising in popularity | Image from Instagram
Jump to:
  • What Is It?
  • How To Eat Mayak Eggs
  • Ingredients
  • Using Quail Eggs
  • Cooking Tips
  • How To Store
  • Leftover Marinade
  • Mayak Eggs (Korean Soy Sauce Eggs)

What Is It?

Mayak Gyeran (마약계란) also known as Korean marinated eggs is a popular side dish originating from South Korea. You can enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, or even dinner!

Mayak eggs are marinated in a special sauce that hits all the right spots – sweet, spicy, and umami! It has a feel-good gooey centre, a fluffy taste and a jammy texture. This Korean dish’s alternate name “drug eggs” is given not because it consists of actual drugs; it is simply addicting!

Unlike other Korean dishes that went viral on the net, this dish is arguably healthy. This is mainly due to there being very little oil and sugar used to make it. Moreover, there is a keto variation you can also try if you keep reading on!

Mayak Eggs recipe Korean Marinated Soy Eggs
Homemade Korean Marinated Soy Eggs | Image from Instagram

How To Eat Mayak Eggs

As a classic move, pair these yummy soy sauce eggs with a steaming hot bowl of rice! Unless, of course, you’d prefer to eat them over soba, ramen, or any other type of noodles. However, you could also opt to eat it on its own – that’s how locals commonly enjoy the dish.

This dish tastes best with extra garnish on top. Just drizzle in a bit of sesame oil and embellish with some sesame seeds or dried seaweed flakes and your special soy sauce eggs will be good to go.

Ingredients

For a perfect batch of mayak eggs, use room-temperature ones to get that jammy texture that we all love and crave! Whether you decide to make them soft-boiled or hard-boiled, they taste great either way.

However, the real secret that made this moreish Korean dish so popular lies in its marinade. Marinated eggs mirin require soy sauce and a little something more. To kick up the flavour, add honey, corn syrup, or sugar for sweetness and chilli peppers for the spice.

Korean soy sauce eggs over rice
It goes perfectly with white rice | Image from Instagram

Using Quail Eggs

Although we usually use regular chicken ones to make this Korean dish, there’s no problem with switching it up by using quail eggs instead. In fact, quail is healthier for you due to its extra nutrients. 

Be aware of the price tag, though! Remember that your mayak eggs will taste great regardless of the type of egg you use. 

Cooking Tips

Here are a few quick tips:

  • Having trouble with breaking down shells? Add vinegar and salt into the water before you boil it.
  • The shells are sticking to the outer layer of the eggs? Dunk the boiled ones immediately into an ice bath. This will help to separate the shells from the flesh. Hence, making it easier to peel.
  • Struggling to make the perfect soft-boiled eggs? Use room-temperature ones and fill the pot with enough water so they are completely submerged.
  • Want your soy sauce eggs to have that extra punch of flavour? Marinate your mayak eggs overnight so they can soak up all the flavourful goodness.

How To Store

The best way to store your Korean marinated eggs would be in the refrigerator. It’ll last 5 to 7 days so don’t fret about finishing it right away.

However, note that these drug eggs are best to be consumed within 24 hours so you can savour their addictive taste.

Marinated mayak 'drug' eggs
Marinated mayak 'drug' eggs | Image from Instagram

Leftover Marinade

If you have any leftover marinade, your first idea might be to use them to make a second batch of mayak eggs. Although it’s not wrong to do this, the new batch won’t be as flavourful as the first. 

Alternatively, use the leftover marinade as a garnish to enhance the taste of other dishes. For example, any dish consisting of meat, tofu or vegetables could greatly benefit from its exquisite taste.

Or, if you're out of ideas - simply pour the leftover marinade over cooked rice! The flavourful sauce will enhance the rice meal by manifolds. The addictive appeal of these soy sauce eggs has always come from its marinade after all.

Mayak Eggs recipe Korean Marinated Soy Eggs

Mayak Eggs (Korean Soy Sauce Eggs)

Mayak eggs are the perfect dish for any occasion. These soft-boiled eggs are marinated in a special sauce that manages to entice food lovers with the sweet and spicy tang of its marinade. Served best with a hot bowl of rice, this tasty Korean dish is sure to fit the palate of anyone who tries it.
Author: Arianna Saiful
4.78 from 53 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: eggs
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 79kcal
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 pcs large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • ⅓ cup honey or oligo syrup, or corn syrup, or sugar
  • ¼ pc onion medium sized, diced
  • 1 pc green onion diced
  • 3 pcs garlic cloves minced
  • 1 pc red chilli pepper diced
  • 1 pc green chilli pepper diced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted

Equipment

Air-tight container

Instructions

  • In a pot of water, add salt and vinegar. Then, bring it to a boil before adding 6 large eggs into the pot. To make your mayak eggs soft-boiled, cook for 6 minutes. To make them hard-boiled, cook for up to 10 minutes.
    Boil the eggs
  • Next, put them into an ice water bath and let them cool for at least 10 minutes. After they have cooled completely, peel them carefully and store them in an air-tight container.
    Cool the eggs in an ice water bath
  • In a separate container, mix soy, water, and rice syrup until everything is even. Then, add garlic, green onions, chillies and sesame seeds. Stir the mixture well.
    Combine all the ingredients to make the soy sauce marinade
  • After everything is evenly mixed, pour the marinade mixture all over the eggs. Refrigerate them overnight (or at least for 6 hours).
    Pour the marinade over the eggs
  • Garnish the dish as you please and serve it with or without a bowl of rice or noodles. Your Korean soy sauce eggs are now done!
    Garnish eggs and sauce over rice

Nutrition

Calories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 2247mgPotassium: 62mgSugar: 16gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg

Calories have been calculated using an online calculator. Nutritional information offered on Honest Food Talks is for general information purposes and are only rough estimations.

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We also want to make a special introduction to KitchXenera’s Youtube video where she devised a keto-style recipe! Her method does not contain any sugar. Therefore, making it a healthier option for anyone looking to cut their weight down.

Mayak Eggs (keto style) | ASMR cooking

Ready to try our mayak eggs recipe? Have your own? Share your photos on our Instagram @honestfoodtalks. We can’t wait to see how your Korean marinated eggs turn out! 

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Comments

  1. Opp

    September 06, 2021 at 2:43 am

    5 stars
    These turned out AWESOME

    Reply
  2. Ying

    August 30, 2021 at 7:45 am

    5 stars
    Great to cook and prep for the week - recommended

    Reply
    • Nick

      March 07, 2022 at 12:56 pm

      5 stars
      Hello… just wanted to see if you’ve served these with Raman noodles.

      Thanks

      Reply
  3. Janina

    August 27, 2021 at 8:09 am

    5 stars
    These turned out so nice! I'll need to work on not over boiling the centre

    Reply
    • Janina

      August 30, 2021 at 7:44 am

      5 stars
      You should get a soft boiled egg maker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMFzhkJPWrw

      Reply
  4. Octavia

    August 20, 2021 at 1:06 am

    5 stars
    Exactly what I was looking for

    Reply
    • Jon

      August 30, 2021 at 7:46 am

      I prefer mine mild, so didnt add all the chillies, only abt half of the recipe - turned out great too!

      Reply
  5. Madelaine

    August 18, 2021 at 10:29 pm

    5 stars
    I never knew this was why they called them this haha

    Reply
  6. Hassie

    August 18, 2021 at 10:18 pm

    5 stars
    great stuff

    Reply
  7. Jon

    August 18, 2021 at 10:09 pm

    5 stars
    The name is so fitting for this dish!

    Reply
  8. Mei

    August 14, 2021 at 12:41 am

    5 stars
    Ah exactly what I was looking for!

    Reply

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