What’s better than a jammy egg? One that’s been sitting in a tangy-salty marinade of chiles, soy, mirin, and vinegar, like this classic star of Korean banchan. The longer you let them sit, the more flavor they’ll pick up, but if you only have an hour, serve egg quarters with some of the pickling liquid drizzled over for extra flavor.
Recipe information
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
6
5
3
¾
3
2
Preparation
Step 1
Gently lower eggs into a large saucepan of boiling water. When water returns to a gentle boil, cook 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl of ice water and let cool 2 minutes (eggs may still be a little warm). Remove eggs from ice water and peel.
Step 2
Meanwhile, bring garlic, chiles, soy sauce, mirin, vinegar, and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add eggs. Let sit at least 1 hour.
Step 3
To serve, drain eggs, quarter, and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
Step 4
Do Ahead: Eggs can be marinated 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
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Reviews (53)
Back to TopWOW!! These were so easy to make and really delicious!!! Recently my hubby has had an aversion to eggs, even to look at them. I was hoping that since these were brown it wouldn't turn his stomach. For the Win!!!! We shared one to see how it was and he loves them. We put them in a mason jar with the marinade and we'll let them sit awhile.
cat von hassel-davies
Saxapahaw, NC
9/10/2023
I think instructions could be more detailed. Be clear that you are doing soft-boiled eggs for this, and be more clear about timing. They are good though.
Anonymous
8/27/2023
A savory recipe, continuous to be a breakfast staple (or a hearty meal any time of the day!).
Tessla
Kailua, HI
8/27/2023
Are you saying that the eggs can marinate for two days or that we should marinate for an hour, remove from marinade and then cover and chill? Thanks!
Rick Cooper
Maui, HI
8/26/2023
These eggs are out of this world addictive! (I’m not an egg eater, do this says something.) The sauce is great on rice or with potstickers, too.
Lea
Spokane, WA
5/29/2022
This was like finding an old friend, first their phone number, and reuniting. I have hens, which means an abundance of eggs! Ramen Bowls on steroids with these eggs,:)
David Starnes
Henryville, IN
1/2/2022
This is one of my favorite recipes to make. I have made them substituting the rice vinegar for black vinegar and that is also delicious. I have also don't always put the chili in them and still love them. I love to smash them into rice and spoon a little marinade over it. I do always end up throwing out some marinade to make it fit in my tupperware which sucks but I digress.
Tatum
seattle, wa
12/20/2020