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Delicious Korean marinated eggs ready to be served as a snack or meal garnish.

Korean Marinated Eggs

Korean Marinated Eggs are a flavorful and unique dish featuring a savory soy sauce marinade, sweet honey, and a hint of spice, perfect as a meal addition or snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 70
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the eggs
  • 12 pieces Eggs
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Vinegar
For the marinade
  • 6 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 pieces Korean Green Peppers (chopped)
  • 1 piece Red Chili (chopped & optional) Adjust spiciness to taste
  • 3 pieces Green Onions (chopped & optional) Add for extra flavor
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 1 cup Soy Sauce
  • ½ cup Honey
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil (optional)
  • ½ cup Water

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a pot, add enough water to cover all the eggs. Add salt and vinegar. Turn the heat up to medium-high and bring the water to a simmer.
  2. Once the water is boiling, carefully add the eggs and let them cook for 6 minutes.
  3. After 6 minutes, remove the eggs and let them rest in a bowl of ice water for at least 10 minutes.
  4. Peel the eggs carefully and set them aside.
Marinate
  1. In a container, add minced garlic, chopped green peppers, red chili, green onions, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and water. Mix everything until combined.
  2. Add the peeled eggs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully covered.
  3. Let the eggs rest in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or better yet, overnight.
Serving
  1. Serve with a bowl of hot rice and enjoy!

Notes

Marinated eggs are best served cold or at room temperature. For extra flavor, let the eggs marinate overnight. Make sure to cook the eggs for exactly 6 minutes for the perfect soft-boiled texture. Adjust spiciness by adding or omitting the red chili as desired.