Mayak Eggs (Korean Marinated Eggs) Recipe | Marion's Kitchen (2024)

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How long can mayak eggs last in the fridge? ›

Storage Tips

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 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”! The combination of the runny, jammy yolk with the savory, garlicky, and sweet marinade is out of this world good!

Don't be alarmed… but mayak in Korean means 'illicit' when referring to drugs, which is why they're sometimes called 'drug eggs'. While there are no illegal substances involved in the making of this Korean recipe, we're thinking the name comes from the fact they're so darn addictive.

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.

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.

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.

I love how incredibly easy they are to make with minimal ingredients and steps. Mayak marinated eggs are typically served as a Korean side dish with a bowl of rice. They also make for an easy meal as you can simply have them cold on hot white rice with roasted seaweed and a drizzle of sesame oil.

Mayak Eggs (Korean Drug Eggs)

These make such a great addition to the weekly meal prep line up because how easy they are to make and last in the fridge for about 5 days.

The eggs can be eaten after marinating for 4 hours, but I prefer them at the 8-hour mark when they've absorbed a good amount of flavor and color.

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!

What happened at Mayak? ›

In 1957 Mayak was the site of the Kyshtym disaster, which at the time was the worst nuclear accident in history. During this catastrophe, a poorly maintained storage tank exploded, releasing 20 million curies (740 PBq) in the form of 50–100 tons of high-level radioactive waste.

Basically, the word 당신 (dangshin) means “you” in Korean. But it doesn't mean “you” the same way it does in English. If you're a fan of K-Pop or Korean dramas, you'll hear this word a lot. But please be careful! You'll use this pronoun only when you're talking to two types of people: those you love and those you hate.

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.

It's important to note that, whilst overall eggs can provide great health benefits, studies show that consuming up to a maximum of 3 eggs a day favoured well-balanced cholesterol levels, and 2 eggs a day favoured weight-loss in overweight individuals. So, as with everything, remember to enjoy eggs in moderation.

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.

How long will they last? Kept in the pickling solution in the fridge with a tight lid, they are good for 3-4 months. That means if we start pickling eggs now, when the girls start slacking off this summer, we can still enjoy eggs!

Pickled eggs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 months, but they are best when consumed within the first month for optimal flavor.

Ideally, this should be enjoyed as soon as it's cooked so that the egg yolks are nice and runny. You can make the sauce ahead of time and keep it covered in the fridge for 2 to 3 days, reheat it, then add the eggs to serve. If you have leftovers, they will keep well for 3 to 4 days in the fridge.

I like to prepare Taiwanese soy Marinated Eggs every Sunday and have them throughout the week—a healthy, easy, and affordable snack with accessible ingredients. You can bulk-make these Taiwanese Soy Marinated eggs, which can last up to 5 days in the fridge.