Description
Korean Steamed Eggs, known as Gyeranjjim, is a silky, smooth, and savory egg custard steamed to perfection. This traditional Korean side dish is light, comforting, and quick to prepare, featuring eggs combined with broth and seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil for a delicate umami flavor. It’s perfect as a warm accompaniment to rice and other Korean dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup water or broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- Salt to taste
Optional Add-ins
- Diced vegetables (carrots, zucchini)
- Seafood (shrimp, crab)
- Kimchi
Instructions
- Beat the eggs: In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs until smooth and fully combined to ensure a uniform texture.
- Add liquid: Gradually whisk in the water or broth, which creates a tender and silky consistency in the steamed eggs.
- Season the mixture: Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt according to your taste to flavor the egg custard with authentic Korean umami.
- Strain the mixture: For the smoothest texture, pass the egg mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove any lumps or chalaza.
- Prepare the steaming setup: Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer and place a steamer rack or heatproof bowl inside to hold the egg mixture during steaming.
- Steam the eggs: Pour the strained mixture into the heatproof bowl, cover it, and steam for 15 to 20 minutes until the eggs are set but still slightly jiggly in the center to retain moisture.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the finely chopped green onions on top and optionally drizzle with extra sesame oil or sesame seeds before serving for added aroma and texture.
- Enjoy: Serve warm with rice and other Korean side dishes to complete a comforting meal.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of water.
- Cover the bowl tightly to prevent water from dripping onto the eggs during steaming.
- Adjust salt and soy sauce to taste depending on the saltiness of your broth.
- Optional add-ins like seafood or vegetables can be mixed in before steaming for added texture and taste.
- Do not overcook; the eggs should remain soft and slightly jiggly to maintain their delicate texture.
