Korean Marinated Eggs (Mayak Eggs) - CJ Eats Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Can I reuse the sauce for Mayak eggs? ›

Egg marinade can be reused but it will lose its potency over time. Keep it stored for up to 1 week and boil it for 2-3 minutes before reusing. You can also use it to flavor stir-fries or to sauté veggies or proteins.

Store leftover Mayak eggs in an airtight container with the marinade in the fridge for up to 7 days. I don't recommend saving leftover marinade to marinate another batch of eggs since the flavors won't be the same, and it may go bad.

They're soft boiled eggs that are marinated in a simple but delicious marinade. They were nicknamed “mayak eggs” because “mayak” means drug in Korean – and there are SO addictively good that that they're jokingly referred to as “drug eggs”!

Marinade the meat with it, then cook the meat however you want. Cook the remaining marinade separately in a small saucepan until it boils then turn to a low heat. then stir in a slurry of equal parts cornstarch and water bit by bit, stopping occasionally and stirring it into the marinade until its as thick as you want.

However, if you really want to reuse the marinade for another batch of eggs, we recommend using it within 5 days of making the marinade and only using it once more. Every time the marinade is used, the flavor becomes more diluted.

Do you eat Mayak eggs cold? You don't need to reheat the eggs when you consume them. The hot rice should suffice to make it hot!

They will last in the fridge for up to 5 days. If you dilute the marinade with water, then the eggs can be stored in the marinade for the whole 5 days. Make sure the eggs are not cracked, so that the egg yolks will not leak out while they marinate.

Make a Small Batch of Marinade

The eggs are ready in 2 hours but taste better if marinated overnight. However, it's a good idea to transfer the eggs to a clean airtight container the next day otherwise they will be too salty. They are good for 2-3 days refrigerated.

Yes, pickled eggs can go bad if they taste awful. The vinegar in the pickling solution helps to preserve the eggs, but it won't prevent them from spoiling if they're not stored properly or if they're already bad to begin with.

Koreans believe eggs are a nutritious food, and often enjoy them hard-boiled for breakfast, in lunchboxes or even as a quick snack. In ancient times, eggs were actually hard to come by for regular peasants, and as such were usually reserved for children and head of the family.

Are soy marinated eggs healthy? ›

They're so delicious, cheap, and healthy! All you do is make a brine with about 1 part soy sauce and 1part rice wine vinegar, cook eggs in the shell at a medium- hard boil in some water on the stove, peel the eggs, and let them soak in the brine for at least 24 hours.

Marinate for 4 to 24 Hours, But No More

The eggs may get too salty after 24 hours.

These marinated eggs will last about 3-4 days in the fridge. Any leftover marinade can be used for stir-frying vegetables, meats, or noodles. The sauce is very versatile, so you can also use it to add flavor to any of your other dishes.

Cover and refrigerate immediately. Use within 3 to 4 months. Always store in the refrigerator. Use a clean tool to remove eggs from the brine.

Mayak eggs are usually served with a bowl of steamed rice however the eggs are eaten cold. So there is no need to reheat them after marinating.

They are good for 2-3 days refrigerated. I usually will reuse the marinade to marinate a few more eggs in order not to waste the marinade. To save time, I often make 8-10 Instant Pot eggs and have extra eggs in the refrigerator so it's easy to peel a few more eggs and reuse the marinade at least one time.

Technically yes, you can reuse the marinade for a further 1-2 batches, though many people report the flavor isn't the same/as good. So it's best practice to make a fresh batch. However, you could add the marinade to other recipes, like re-boiling it to enjoy with rice or stew.

When the Ajitama are done, remove them from the marinade and keep them in a sealed container until you are ready to use them. They should last for at least 3 days in the fridge. You can also reuse the marinade up to 3 times before it gets too diluted, so you may want to hang onto that.

These marinated eggs will last about 3-4 days in the fridge. Any leftover marinade can be used for stir-frying vegetables, meats, or noodles. The sauce is very versatile, so you can also use it to add flavor to any of your other dishes.