Addictive Soy-Marinated Eggs (Gyeran Jang)
The Ultimate Marinated Eggs for Mixing with Rice!
Known as ‘Mayak Gyeran Jang’ because they’re so addictive, these soy-marinated eggs are a flavor explosion of sweet and savory! Make a batch easily and enjoy them as a side dish for rice or in lunchboxes. They’re especially delicious when mixed into a bowl of warm rice.
Main Ingredients- 5 large eggs
- A small bunch of green onions (mostly the white parts)
- 2 Korean green chili peppers (Cheongyang peppers)
- 1/4 medium onion
Marinade- 2 soju cups soy sauce (approx. 200ml)
- 3 soju cups water (approx. 300ml)
- 3 tablespoons raw sugar (or granulated sugar)
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup (or rice syrup/oligosaccharide)
- 2 soju cups soy sauce (approx. 200ml)
- 3 soju cups water (approx. 300ml)
- 3 tablespoons raw sugar (or granulated sugar)
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup (or rice syrup/oligosaccharide)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, fill a pot with plenty of water and add 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of vinegar. This helps make the eggshells easier to peel. Once the water starts boiling, carefully add the eggs. Boil them for about 8 minutes for soft-boiled or 10 minutes for hard-boiled, depending on your preference.
Step 2
Immediately transfer the boiled eggs to cold water to cool them down. This makes peeling much easier. Once cooled, carefully peel the eggs.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the marinade! In a bowl, combine 2 soju cups of soy sauce, 3 soju cups of water, 3 tablespoons of raw sugar, and 1 tablespoon of corn syrup. Stir thoroughly until the sugar is completely dissolved. You can adjust the amount of soy sauce or sugar to suit your taste for the perfect sweet and savory balance.
Step 4
Once the marinade is ready, finely chop the onion, green onions, and Korean green chili peppers, and add them to the mixture. Adding chopped vegetables will enhance the flavor and texture of the marinated eggs, making them even more delicious.
Step 5
Finally, sprinkle in some sesame seeds for a nutty aroma and stir everything together well.
Step 6
Carefully place the peeled boiled eggs into the prepared marinade. Ensure the eggs are fully submerged in the liquid. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for about a day to let the flavors meld. While they are delicious immediately, marinating them allows the flavors to deepen, resulting in a richer taste.
