Protein-Packed Korean Marinated Eggs for Everyday Meal Prep

These Korean Marinated Eggs (Mayak Gyeran) are a must-try protein-packed side dish. Soft-boiled eggs soak up a savory soy marinade with onions, green peppers, and a touch of sweetness — perfect over rice or with OMA’s seaweed soup. Easy, addictive, and ideal for meal prep!

By OMA Recipe October 17, 2025 1m Read

Protein-Packed Korean Marinated Eggs for Everyday Meal Prep

With just a few simple Asian ingredients, you can whip up a delicious, protein-rich egg dish right at home. It’s perfect as a side dish or served over a warm bowl of rice. You'll be hooked on these easy Korean marinated eggs (mayak gyeran), perfect for quick meal prep!

Korean Marinated Eggs Recipe

Ingredients

Eggs, Green Onions, Onion, Soy Sauce, Sugar, Water, Green Peppers (optional for spice)

Instructions

Boil eggs 6–8 min for soft-boiled
Mix: ½ cup soy sauce, ½ cup water, ⅓ cup sugar, chopped onion, green onion + green pepper (optional for spice)
Add peeled eggs, make sure they’re fully submerged
Refrigerate overnight (or min. 4 hrs)
Enjoy with rice and OMA’s seaweed soup