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Gyeran-jjim (Korean Steamed Eggs)

Gyeran-jjim (Korean Steamed Eggs)

A delicate Korean egg banchan, steamed to a light, silky texture and served hot.

Time15 min
Servings3
Calories101 kcal
LevelEasy

Ingredients

  • egg3 pcs
  • water120 ml
  • fermented salted shrimp (saeujeot)3 tsp
  • green onion30 g
  • sesame oil1 tsp

Instructions

1

In a bowl, whisk 3 eggs with 120 ml water, 3 tsp saeujeot (salted fermented shrimp), and half of the chopped green onion until smooth and slightly frothy.

2

Pour the mixture into a small, thick-bottomed pot or a Korean clay pot (ttukbaegi).

3

Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly with a silicone spatula and scraping the egg from the bottom, for about 3–4 minutes, until the mixture is about 80% set but still soft and moist.

4

Cover the pot with a heatproof bowl like a dome, reduce the heat to low, and cook for another 2–3 minutes, until the eggs puff up and become firm at the edges.

5

Turn off the heat and let it sit covered for 1 minute to let the texture settle.

6

Drizzle with sesame oil, sprinkle with the remaining green onion, and serve hot as a banchan with rice.