「Korean Marinated Eggs」

Ingredients and amounts

• 5 - 8 eggs
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 4 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp mirin
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 5ml sesame oil
• 15g green onion, chopped
• 15g chili pepper, sliced into rings

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the eggs and cook for 7 minutes for perfect soft-boiled eggs.

2. 2

   Step 2

   While the eggs cook, prepare the marinade: combine 4 tbsp soy sauce, 4 tbsp water, 2 tbsp mirin, and 2 tbsp sugar in a small pot.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Heat the marinade until it boils to evaporate the alcohol from the mirin, then turn off the heat and let it cool.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Add the sliced chili peppers to the cooled marinade.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Remove the cooked eggs and place them in ice water to cool, then peel the shells.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Place the peeled eggs in the prepared marinade, drizzle with 5ml sesame oil, and sprinkle with chopped green onions.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the eggs to fully absorb the flavor.