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Korean Steamed Eggs (Gyeran Jjim)

Korean Steamed Egg is a soft, fluffy, and light side dish you can serve in any meal time!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Gyeran Jjim, Korean Steamed Eggs
Servings: 1
Author: Chef Chris Cho

Equipment

  • Tteukbaegi or Stone Bowl Earthenware
  • Heat-proof Bowl
  • Deep Pot or Steamer

Ingredients

  • 5 pcs Eggs
  • 3/4 cup Water or Fish Stock If using ttukbaegi
  • 1 cup Water or Fish Stock If using bowl and steamer
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Salted Shrimp, Fish Sauce, or Hondashi Optional
  • 1/2 tsp Sugar Optional
  • Scallions For garnish
  • Sesame Oil For garnish
  • Sesame Seeds For garnish

Instructions

  • Combine eggs and water or broth, and mix thoroughly.
  • Season with salt, salted fish (optional), and sugar (optional). Mix thoroughly.

Using Ttukbaegi

  • Pour egg mixture into ttukbaegi.
  • In high heat, keep mixing the eggs as you cook, scraping the bottom so it doesn’t burn.
  • After 4 minutes, you will see clumps form. Keep stirring until you feel a bit of resistance as you mix.
  • Stop and cover ttukbaegi with a bowl or lid. Turn your heat to low for 1-2 minutes.
  • Completely turn off the heat and let sit for 2-3 minutes without opening.
  • Remove the bowl, be careful as the bowl is extremely hot.
  • Garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, and a dash of sesame oil.
  • Serve immediately! It’s going to be hot and fluffy, be careful but also enjoy!

Using Bowl and Steamer

  • Pour your egg mixture into a heat-proof bowl.
  • Remove the bubbles on the surface so it becomes smooth. Cover with a plastic wrap.
  • You can use a steamer, but if you don’t have one, in a deep pot, let about 3 inches of water come to a boil.
  • Once water is boiling, put the bowl of egg in the middle, then cover to steam.
  • Keep it covered for 10 minutes in low heat. Do not keep opening and closing it!
  • Garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, and a splash of sesame oil.
  • Serve immediately! Enjoy!

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