Description
Mayak Gyeran is a simple Korean dish that features boiled eggs marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, garlic, green peppers, and other aromatic ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 12 eggs
- 2 pcs long green chillies, chopped
- 1 red chilli, chopped
- 3 stalks green onion, chopped
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup Korean Style soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Korean Style dark soy sauce
- 1/2 cup Korean Style corn syrup (Mul-yeot)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- In a pot, add enough water to cover all the eggs. Stir in salt and vinegar. Heat the pot over medium-high heat and bring the water to a simmer.
- Carefully add the eggs to the simmering water and let them cook for 6 minutes.
- After 6 minutes, remove the eggs from the pot and transfer them to a bowl of ice water. Let the eggs rest in the ice water for at least 10 minutes. Then, carefully peel the eggs and set them aside.
- In a container, combine minced garlic, chopped green peppers, chopped red chili, chopped green onion, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, corn syrup, sesame oil, and water. Mix well until everything is combined.
- Place the peeled eggs in a zip lock bag, pour the marinade in, close the zip lock bag and let the eggs marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Serve as a snack, as a side dish or with noodles.