Mayak Gyeran / Drug Eggs
If you have been anywhere near food TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube, you have probably come across Mayak Gyeran, mayak eggs, or drug eggs. This dish has become one of the most viral recipes on the internet because it is simple, flavorful, and incredibly addictive. The name might sound intense, but it refers to just how
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 6 Eggs
- Water, for boiling the eggs
- 1/2 cup Filtered Water
- 1/3 cup Soy Sauce
- 2 tbsp White Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1/3 White Onion
- 2 Korean Red Chili Pepper
- 1 Korean Green Pepper
- 2 stalk Green Onion
- 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- 1
Cook and peel the eggs:
- 2
Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil with enough water to fully cover the eggs. Lower the heat, gently add the eggs, cover the pot, and cook for 6 1/2 minutes. Move the eggs straight into an ice bath or very cold water to stop the cooking process
- 3
Gently crack each egg all over, then peel. Starting at the wider end where the air pocket sits usually makes peeling easier. You can peel under running water to help the shell slide off
- 4
Add the eggs to an air-tight container and set aside
- 5
Prep the aromatics:
- 6
Dice the white onion, green onion, red chili pepper, and green pepper into small pieces. Make sure the garlic is finely minced
- 7
Make the sauce:
- 8
In a bowl or container, combine filtered water with soy sauce, white vinegar, and sugar. Add the chopped onion, peppers, green onion, minced garlic, and sesame seeds. Mix well, ensuring the sugar is fully dissolved and the ingredients are evenly distributed
- 9
Pour the sauce and aromatics over the eggs, ensuring they are fully submerged. If needed, add a little plastic wrap over the top to keep them under the sauce. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of two hours, but for the best results, overnight is better
- 10
Serve:
- 11
Spoon the eggs over hot rice, and cut the eggs in half if you'd like. Spoon plenty of the sauce and aromatics over the top. Enjoy!