Gyeran Jangjorim
Korean Korean - Banchan

Gyeran Jangjorim

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 6 eggs
  • • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • • 1 tbsp sugar
  • • 1 tbsp rice wine
  • • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • • 1 dried red chili
  • • 5cm piece dried kelp
  • • 1/2 cup water
  • • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Hard-boil the eggs 9 minutes, then peel.

2
Phase 2

Combine the water, soy sauce, sugar, rice wine, garlic, chili, and kelp in a small pot and bring to a boil.

3
Phase 3

Add the eggs and simmer 12-15 minutes, turning often, until the whites turn a deep mahogany colour.

4
Phase 4

Cool the eggs in the braising liquid at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

5
Phase 5

Halve or quarter the eggs, drizzle with the reduced liquid, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.