Korean Steamed Egg (Gyeran Jjim)

14g protein · 20 min · 144 kcal

Korean Steamed Egg (Gyeran Jjim)

You're going to love this savory Korean steamed egg! I have easy instructions on how to make it on the stove top - and in a steamer basket.

20 min4 servings144 kcal

Ingredients

  • 7 large eggs
  • 1 3/4 cup kombu dashi or regular dashi
  • 2 teaspoons anchovy sauce or fish sauce
  • 4 tablespoons scallions, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk the eggs in a bowl and run the mixture through a sieve to get rid of slimy bits.

  2. 2

    Add the dashi and anchovy sauce to the eggs and mix well.

  3. 3

    Brush a little sesame oil in the stone pot / ceramic bowl and pour in the egg mixture.

  4. 4

    Place the pot on the stove and turn the heat to medium. Cover and cook for 5 minutes and turn the heat to low. Continue cooking until the eggs are cooked, about 8-10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Top with scallions and serve.

  6. 6

    Divide the egg mixture among 4 small heat proof ramekins or bowls and place the ramekin in a steam basket or other steaming tool. Cover and steam for 12-15 minutes, until the eggs are cooked.

  7. 7

    Top with scallions and serve.

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