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Korean Marinated Eggs

Korean Marinated Eggs: Delicious Umami Snack in Minutes

Discover Korean Marinated Eggs, a delicious umami snack perfect for quick bites or as ramen toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Marinating Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 16 minutes
Servings: 4 eggs
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Eggs
  • 4 pieces Fresh Eggs Crucial for jammy yolk
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Use Tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Honey or maple syrup can be used
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced is best
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Use red pepper flakes or sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Use sparingly
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • airtight container
  • timer

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Start by boiling water in a medium saucepan and add the fresh eggs, cooking for exactly 6 minutes.
  2. Transfer the eggs to an ice bath to stop the cooking process for about 5–10 minutes.
  3. Crack and peel the cooled eggs under running water.
  4. Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, chili, and sesame oil in a mixing bowl until blended.
  5. Place peeled eggs in an airtight container and pour the marinade over them. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  6. Serve the eggs halved, garnished with green onions and optional chili oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1eggCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 270IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Korean Marinated Eggs are perfect for a quick snack and can be enjoyed as a topping for various dishes.

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