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If you haven’t met Mayak eggs yet, prepare for a love affair. These silky, soy-marinated eggs are the Korean (side dish) that are tiny flavor bombs — punchy, salty-sweet, garlicky, a little tangy, and dangerously addictive. “Mayak” literally means “drug" in Korean, and the name is accurate: one bite and you’ll be coming back for more.

Why Mayak Eggs are brilliant

Fast and forgiving. The whole thing can be prepped in under 30 minutes (plus chill time) and doesn’t require fancy gear.
Healthy-ish comfort. Eggs are an inexpensive, nutrient-dense protein. The marinade is flavorful without being heavy, and you can tweak sugar and oil to keep it lighter.
Versatile. Serve them as a banchan with Korean food, tuck into salads or rice bowls, top ramen, or eat cold straight from the jar — no judgment here.
Make-ahead magic. Flavor improves after a few hours in the fridge, which makes Mayak eggs ideal for meal prep or entertaining.

What makes them different from ramen eggs?

Ramen (ajitsuke) eggs are usually marinated in a soy-sugar-mirin mixture and eaten with noodles, often with a soft-cooked custard yolk. Mayak eggs use a similar idea but the seasoning tends to be brighter — more garlic, sesame, vinegar, and sometimes chili — and the texture of the egg is often slightly firmer so they’re perfect for spooning from a communal bowl. The real distinction is the bolder, snackable vibe — they’re designed to disappear fast.

Serving suggestions

Banchan: alongside kimchi, pickled veggies, and grilled fish for a full Korean spread.
Rice bowls: halve eggs and place over steamed brown rice with sautéed greens, shredded carrot, and a drizzle of leftover marinade.
Ramen upgrade: scatter halves onto noodle bowls

Mayak Eggs

Yield: 5-6

Author: The Skinny Fork (Amanda Plott)

Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min

These silky, soy-marinated eggs are the Korean (side dish) that are tiny flavor bombs — punchy, salty-sweet, garlicky, a little tangy, and dangerously addictive.

Ingredients

5-6 Boiled & Peeled Eggs (Soft or Hard Boiled)
1/2 C. Diced White Onion
1 Green Jalapeño, Diced
1 Red Jalapeño, Diced
4 Green Onions, Chopped
1 Tbsp. Honey
1 Tbsp. Sesame Oil
1 Garlic, Minced
1/2 Tsp. Sesame Seeds
Soy Sauce, Enough to Cover (About 1 Cup)

Instructions

Mix together the 1/2 C. Diced White Onion, 1 Green Jalapeno, 1 Red Jalapeno, 4 Green Onions, 1 Tbsp. Honey, 1 Tbsp. Sesame Oil, 1 Garlic, 1/2 Tsp. Sesame Seeds and about 1 C. Soy Sauce together.
Place the 5-6 Boiled & Peeled Eggs into a small sealable container. (I went with soft boiled, but if you want hard boiled that works too!)
Top with the onion and soy sauce mixture.
Add more soy sauce, if needed, to cover the eggs.
Seal the container and place it in the fridge for 12-24 hours to marinate before enjoying!

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Amazon Grocery, Golden Pure Honey,

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

154

Fat (grams)

8 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

2 g

Carbs (grams)

9 g

Fiber (grams)

1 g

Net carbs

8 g

Sugar (grams)

6 g

Protein (grams)

12 g

Sodium (milligrams)

2670 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

196 mg

Nutritional Claims: Vegetarian • Pescatarian • Dairy Free • Milk Free • Peanut Free • Tree Nut Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Red Meat Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Mustard Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • Kosher • B Healthy • Dairy Free Aged