Korea is Banning the word “Mayak” for Eggs

[@powerpuff4ever]

It’s nice to hear that the government will be subsidizing businesses, including small ones, that have to change large portions of their marketing but this definitely feels avoidant of the issue. The word “drug” having a kind of positive connotation isn’t what drives people to do them. Drugs are already stigmatized in the country regardless of this popular usage so how is the country addressing the issues that systemically connect increased drug consumption and drug seeking behavior?

[@yari139]

Uh yeah, you wanna know what the biggest reason for the surging drug problem in Korea is? ✨Foreigners✨ It’s not a “systemic issue”.

[@peachy-frog]

@@yari139while that is definitely a factor, you can’t solely blame foreigners when drugs are also a lowkey not talked about issue in SK because the government likes to keep it downlow, or ignore the overall issue by banning all drugs (except for alcohol and you wonder why alcoholism and drinking culture is huge because there was no other vice) people will still find a way to

[@mal-cd9zn]

​@@yari139 sure, lets ignore the fact that south koreans are mentally struggling due to the insane workplace and educational culture, and if you dare speak out against these issues and dont conform to their standards you are practically an outcast. but sure, lets blame it ALL on those 'dirty foreigners'. surely that won't make S.K and even more xenophobic country than it already is, right?

[@mal-cd9zn]

​​@@peachy-frogexactly. its fucking dumb as hell to be so xenophobic for NOTHING when the problems are literally all systemic but people just want a group of people to blame because it's 'easier' to think about. if the average S.K salaryman is so stressed every day to the point of alcoholism, wouldn't they seek other damaging methods of coping like taking drugs? if there wasnt a demand, there wouldn't be supply. if people are doing mentally good, only a few would ever try drugs because they know it wouldn't be worth it. dismissing the fact that its a systemic issue entirely is just wrong and not based in facts at all.

[@yari139]

@@peachy-frog why do you people on the Internet not know how to read? Did I say foreigners were solely responsible? No, I did not. I said the biggest problem, because they are. Let me help you think critically here. If the government has any and all drugs banned, which they had good reason to, how do you think the people are sourcing the drugs and paraphernalia? From external sources. From foreigners. The vast majority of the drug crimes happen in Gangnam, where all the foreigners hang out and foreign students are the ones most frequently caught trafficking meth. The ban was working just fine until like 10 years ago when everyone was discovering kpop and became koreaboos and started to go to Korea because it’s “trendy”. Like, the numbers are all literally out there for the world to see.

[@notthebayang408]

"It means it's so good and addictive that it's like crack! 😄" The innocent connotation 😭

[@kitalovessm]

Thank you for providing history alongside delicious recipes! I'm always curious to learn more.

[@CafeMaddy]

☺️☺️ im glad you enjoyed the history, i love researching them

[@Lanzhanzhan]

It’s a lot of appropriation, I guess when you have so little culinary history of your own you can’t help but steal from others 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@joana7456]

Love how you smoothly incorporated a historical lesson in here and as always, I love the peacefulness of your content 💞💕

[@jessi1854]

Thank you for sharing cultural information about these eggs!! I make them all the time. It's a convenient snack to have in the fridge by itself or over rice, or in ramen. I leave the yolks runny so it becomes a sauce

[@wulansawitri]

I screamed (happily) at the flip of the cute rabbit egg in the first seconds! I bet this tastes super delicious!

[@dinaaqilah]

for me, i really like it when the soy sauce seep into the egg and "marinated" the yolk together. it bring the banchan to another level of delicacy 🙌🏻

[@katiekey4643]

Wow how do you do that? Do you slice the egg?

[@dinaaqilah]

@@katiekey4643 hahah its actually happened unintentionally. when i was peeling the eggs, the egg is still sticking to the shell, thus cause the egg to torn a bit here and there. so from the torn part, the soy sauce seeped thru and get into the yolk. very recommended to let the yolk marinate together tbh!

[@mayasone]

It’s currently past 11PM where I live and you’ve just convinced me to get up, make this so it’ll be ready for breakfast tomorrow morning!!

[@mayasone]

This took me exactly 24 minutes (from start to finish and even including dish washing)!! Can’t wait to enjoy them tomorrow ☺️

[@Tinclai]

How did they turn out??

[@annonone93]

At least they are offering financial support. While I don’t agree with tough on crime and the taboo nature it creates around drugs which further disables people from seeking aid. I understand the why behind banning it. But also people do and say what they want at the end of the day. In the US we say drug terms in speak all the time but that don’t make you a druggie

[@KirikoOnly]

You’re the reason my fridge is filled w/ Korean side dishes😇 It’s also been boosting my mood as it’s all foods that make my brain happy💖 (I wonder if they have little fox shaped egg molds)

[@knotbox]

Same. I started making banchan after the video a week or so ago and it's been a delightful change for me and allows me to eat more veggies (I usually exclude the sugar in dishes for personal taste).

[@KirikoOnly]

@@knotbox Thank you!!! I forgot the word banchan for a moment and didn’t wanna sound silly😇 It’s been allowing me to get way more veggies in, plus I go to my farmers market every weekend so I’m supporting local growers✨

[@CafeMaddy]

Thank you guys so much this makes me very happy :) leme know if theres other types of banchan. Youd like to see

[@jessi1854]

Amazon sells the egg molds to shape in different animals. So cute!

[@KirikoOnly]

@@jessi1854 oh my goodness I need this, I’m obsessed with foxes so it’s a must🦊

[@dianaulait]

oh this looks delectable!!! 🥹

[@HELLRA1SER2]

the timelapse wus so cool, that looks so good maddy 👍

[@edwardmartinezrodriguez8627]

You posted this right after I just made some 😭😭 I'll make yours after I'm done with my jar of em (yes I put them in a jar) lmao

[@astridschoger]

How Long can I store them in the fridge? Love it!

[@CafeMaddy]

Up to 10 days!! Make sure to use clean utensils when taking out the eggs and marinade ☺️ enjoy!!

[@astridschoger]

@@CafeMaddy oh that's amazing, I'll try it out soon! thank you ! 🥚 🌷

[@myvu7942]

That sweater looks so nice on you!

[@Kristyn00]

Thank you for this series

[@LibraGaymer]

yaay more banchan recipes!! :D these are my fav to make and eat

[@ChanEspy]

Mandy, I’m intimidated to cook Korean meals. Can you tell us the most essential oils and seasonings you use. And show us your favorite brand? Thank you 🙏🏻

[@ELthesax]

It was also popular here in Japan too! They call it "Yami suki" which basically means addicting. How long do you marinate them for?

[@guppy0536]

Really need eggs and rice right now but will be bowl of cold cereal again 😢

[@Frostyicecube127]

Thanks for the recipe! Is the last ingredient supposed to be sesame seeds instead of sesame oil again?

[@dinabloop]

just made these today!! it was really good 😮‍💨 thanks for the recipe, maddy ❤

[@mosa.nargissultana5006]

Your voice is more beautiful than the recipe ❤️‍🩹🇧🇩

[@CafeMaddy]

😭thank you

[@EmorettaRobinson]

That's the cutest looking egg press thingie! I was wondering how you got that impression on your egg? What a cute and creative idea for whoever came up with that.

[@5amisntlate]

eggs in soy sauce (계란 장조림? I think?) was my favourite 반찬 when i lived in Korea so I'll definitely have to try this :)

[@krystalingram]

Oh I’ve been looking for a good recipe for these!!!! It makes me happy to see one without cooking alcohol involved as well. How long do these typically last in the fridge?

[@donnarosethomas2782]

in Malayalam (the language of Kerala, South India) trippy or hallucinogenic things are called mayak as in മയക്കുമരുന്ന് (mayak-marunn) it's always so cool how languages are interconnected. whenever i heard of mayak eggs, I'd laugh to myself thinking if it was addictive like a drug, now it makes sense!

[@jacklynleigh9817]

The US wouldn't even say anything and fine the companies when the law goes into effect. And financial support is absolutely always out of the questions :) i want to leave.

[@beautifulbeing6597]

“It’s like crack” me:ummmm that seems a bit concerning but hilarious 🤣

[@mattuwu9978]

“Drug free” like Korea doesn’t have one of the most horrendous alcohol abuse cultures I’ve ever seen lmao

[@RebaMcImTired]

I thought it was kind of obvious they meant things like street drugs, but yeah.

[@mattuwu9978]

@@RebaMcImTired yeah, I just think it’s hypocritical that these countries with super strict laws against “street drugs” - including cannabis, which isn’t addictive and serves important medical functions - almost _always_ have cultures that basically encourage functional alcoholism. Considering the fact that alcohol is the _only_ drug that can _kill you_ if you go cold turkey (hospitals keep bags and bottles of alcohol on hand for that reason), it’s pretty ridiculous.

[@RebaMcImTired]

@@mattuwu9978 True. Marijuana is still pretty controversial just in general. Some recreational drugs can also kill you if you quit cold turkey. I believe benzos can?

[@mattuwu9978]

@@RebaMcImTired you’re right that benzos withdrawals can also cause death (thru seizures). But it’s important to note that the risks associated with alcohol withdrawals are more numerous and dangerous; like Delirium Tremens, which can cause permanent neurological complications. I just wish more people understood how addictive and dangerous alcohol truly is. It should be treated with the same (if not more) caution that any other “street drug” is treated with, imo. I know it never will be, but one can hope. 😕

[@Nostalgia1709]

sesame oil is listed twice in the vid, can anyone help with what the other item is supposed to be?

[@khadijakhan3600]

bangchan😭

[@princessjello]

I wasn't expecting the :3 face 😂

[@我让它发生]

Seeing " drug " in a menu in Jeonju: 😊 Seeing " drug " in a menu in Amsterdam : 💀 I live in the Netherlands and you don't wanna mess around with them recipies 😂

[@lunalunaS2]

Also, they're changing it cause some students tried to do real drug because they thought it was like 'mayak' something, just like food. It was all shits and giggles till someone giggled and shit.

[@ayeshadean629]

These look amazing! Any chance we can reuse the marinade for several batches of eggs or do we have to make a new marinade for every batch of eggs?

[@vanessaalexandra2033]

I am always making these eggs. They are so damn good

[@pissfrog]

American here blown away that the government is compensating businesses for changing their signage. That’s unheard of here

[@tabularasa]

Yes, ban words from food labels, that will surely help the underlying social problems that lead to despair and consumption of substances 🙄 I find this story to be really sad. The food here looks yummy and adorable, but how absurd is this ban? It has zero positive effect on what is really going on

[@warmaudacity3678]

They will do anything but address the real issue. The economic situation in every country is so hopeless in everywhere right now. Job security, quality of life everything is going downhill leading people to turn to substance a*buse. Instead of doing something about that they are banning words. Yeah that will surely solve the problem 🙄

[@rin427]

i love bang chan too

[@blanket_2835]

noooooo!!! you stabbed the poor bunny 😭

[@YoungMule]

They should change it to “crack” or some other English euphemism to circumvent this. Crack is extra good because the eggs have to be cracked already so you have some plausible deniability lol

[@no_mnom]

So it's like how it's used in "crack pie" ?

[@mizuki_1516]

Yummm

[@soniarajkumari5330]

I'm from northeast india(manipur) even we use mayak for drugs 😊

[@Midnight-ot3oi]

Look this is just a weird thought but question to East Asians. So the rest of the world looks at East Asia cuisine’s in admissions but do East Asian do the same for Westerners cuisines?

[@Panzer5000]

How long do you leave them in the marinade?

[@Ellyc2929]

How long do you marinate 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

[@CoockiexAngel]

Can someone explain what the difference is from this and Japanese soy-marinated egg?

[@erikshuttleworth1381]

😊

[@GottlikeDamon]

"it's so good and addicting that is like crack 😊"

[@GerryIsNear]

Saying it's a drug-free country sounds misleading. Many things can be drugs and what is considered dangerous or regulated depends on the country's various governmental organizations. Alcohol and tobacco are drugs and have many ill effects, but are allowed in Korea, and many other places, due to their history and cultural significance. This policy seems like it's missing the forest for the trees, bc (anecdotally) I never heard of people trying drugs just bc they heard someone say a food is like crack.

[@Dhilan100]

Sorry, how many tablespoons of sesame oil was it?

[@schoshanna]

How long do you have to leave them in the fridge?

[@1CoolstarS1]

I heard banchan as "bangchan" 😭😭😭😅😅

[@jomboto]

Once I've finished the eggs, can you do with all that sauce?

[@ilovebts53]

I wonder if it decreases the nutritional value of eggs.. Just curious

[@anom_]

she looks like female version of that anime boy Billi Han

[@nwann88]

Love Japanese food.

[@emiilyshe]

cover that k with an ‘s and you’ve got your good friend maya’s recipe

[@zungwoo980]

Wait the 1tbsp sesame oil is repeated two times? Is this a mistake?

[@rainyrainrenee]

will this work with any type of soy sauce?

[@d28795]

I have a question, is it supposed to eat cold?

[@TienNguyen-ui1iu]

So…is it 2 tbsp of sesame oil… 😅

[@LowCommitmentASMR]

how long do these last in the fridge?

[@oracl3ofdelphi]

what’s the song name at 11:44?

[@ShirinXidirbayeva-lj1cz]

Are you interested in Asian food?

[@BryMoks]

So thats how you eat it. i thought you only eat the egg.

[@theerdhanavp_18]

Bangchan eggs 👀

[@ibrahimraja8856]

👀

[@spinachmuncher7567]

Hi Maddy! For the sauce, did you just mix all the ingredients as is, or did you boil them first? I made it a few weeks back with the boiled version, but the flavors didnt come out as strong as i had hoped 🥲 Any pointers are welcome!

[@LineaIbsen]

No , stop! Merry me! You eat the little eggs whit a bunny on whit no kids near you ❤😂🎉

[@Zia_choi]

I just love your every recipes 😋