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Korean Marinated Eggs

Korean marinated eggs are flavorful and a perfect snack or side dish, featuring a savory soy sauce marinade that complements their creamy yolk.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 75
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 pieces eggs at room temperature Use room temperature eggs for even cooking.
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 120 ml light soy sauce
  • 120 ml water
  • 120 ml rice syrup (or corn syrup or honey) Adjust the sweetness to your preference.
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 4 pieces green onions, chopped
  • 1 piece green chili pepper, chopped (optional)
  • 1 piece red chili pepper, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
  • cooked rice (to serve) Serve with hot rice.
  • sesame oil (to serve) For drizzling on top.
  • ice water bath (to peel the eggs) Helps to easily peel the eggs.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring enough water to cover the eggs to a boil in a saucepan.
  2. Add salt and vinegar to the water.
  3. Carefully add the eggs to the boiling water.
  4. Cook the eggs for 6 minutes for a runny yolk or up to 10 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.
  5. After cooking, transfer the eggs to an ice water bath to cool completely.
  6. Meanwhile, prepare the marinade by mixing soy sauce, water, and rice syrup until well combined.
  7. Add garlic, green onions, chili peppers, and sesame seeds to the marinade and mix well.
  8. Carefully peel the cooled eggs.
  9. Place the peeled eggs in an airtight container and pour the marinade over them.
  10. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.
Serving
  1. Serve the marinated eggs with hot rice, some marinade, and a drizzle of sesame oil.

Notes

Store the marinated eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The longer they sit in the marinade, the more flavor they will absorb. Adjust the cooking time based on your yolk preference and feel free to customize the marinade with additional spices or herbs.