Do the eggs taste better if they marinate for longer?

That depends on how much flavor you want them to have. Leaving them overnight will infuse them with plenty of flavor, but not so much that the taste will be overwhelming (my preference is to leave them overnight). If you want just a touch of sweetness, 3 hours should suffice.

Is it better to use really fresh eggs or eggs that are a bit older?

When it comes to boiling eggs, slightly older ones are generally preferred because they peel more easily.

I'm having trouble peeling my eggs. Do you have any additional tips?

Peeling them under running water can help. Another successful trick is to submerge the eggs in cold water and refrigerate them for about 3 hours. This gives the eggs time to shrink away from the shells and in turn, make it easier to peel.

Sweet Korean Marinated Eggs (Mayak Eggs)

Name: Korean Marinated Eggs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 6 eggs; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; ½ cup soy sauce; ½ cup water; ⅓ cup light brown sugar or granulated sugar; ⅓ cup honey; 1 small onion or shallot, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper or serrano pepper, chopped

Description

Deliciously sweet, savory, spicy, and creamy Korean marinated eggs are the perfect topping for your next bowl of rice!

Ingredients

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6 eggs
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup light brown sugar or granulated sugar
1/3 cup honey
1 small onion or shallot, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper or serrano pepper, chopped

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Instructions

Boil the eggs. Fill a medium size pot with water over high heat, and add the salt and vinegar. When the water is boiling, gently add the eggs and boil for 6 minutes.
Make the ice bath. Meanwhile, fill a bowl with water and plenty of ice.
Cool the eggs. Drain the eggs and place them in the ice bath. Let them cool for about 10 minutes, until they have completely cooled down.
Make the marinade. Mix the soy sauce, water, sugar, honey, onion, and jalapeno pepper, in a storage container (not too big since the egg should be submerged in liquid).
Marinate the eggs. Gently peel the eggs and add them to the marinade. Close with a lid and marinate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Serve. Serve the eggs with some rice or noodles.

Notes

Save the eggs in a storage container and refrigerate for up to 7 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 egg
Calories: 102
Sugar: 6.4g
Sodium: 145mg
Fat: 4.8g
Saturated Fat: 1.6g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 7.8g
Fiber: 0.6g
Protein: 6.8g
Cholesterol: 186mg