Mayak gyeran - korean marinated eggs

Ingredients

• 4 eggs (at room temperature)
• ice cubes
• 2 green onions
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 hot peppers
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 130 ml soy sauce
• 60 ml water

Accompaniment:

• 240 g sushi rice

Materials

• saucepan
• chopping board
• knife
• cling film and a deep plate / airtight container
• salad bowl
• gloves (optional)
• teaspoon

Preparation

• Cook the eggs (at room temperature) in boiling water for 6 minutes and 30 seconds.
  
  *You can cook them for up to 10 minutes if you wish.
• When the eggs are cooked, plunge them into a bowl of cold water and ice cubes to stop the cooking process.
  
• Cut green onions, chillies and garlic cloves into small pieces.
  
  *We used gloves, but this is optional.
• Place everything in a deep plate, bowl or airtight container.
  
• Add the honey, sesame seeds, salted soy sauce and water and mix well.
• Peel the eggs.
  
  *Tap the egg with a teaspoon. Then slide the spoon under the shell and run it around the egg to gently remove the shell.
  
• Place the peeled eggs in the marinade. Cover with cling film or seal the airtight container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  
  *If they are not completely submerged, remember to turn them from time to time!
• And now they're ready to enjoy with sushi rice :-).
  

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