5 Recipes for Korean Steam Egg Perfect for a Practical Healthy Meal!

Kapanlagi.com - Korean steam egg or Gyeran Jjim is a steamed egg dish characteristic of Korea that is not only delicious but also healthy. With its soft texture like silky pudding and rich in protein, this dish is a perfect choice for daily healthy eating.

The simple preparation process and short cooking time make it a practical choice for those with a busy schedule. Although it seems simple, Korean steam egg offers a variety of flavors that can be adjusted to your taste, KLovers!

Come on, check out the recipe for Korean steam egg that can be a healthy food for you to make at home. Let's take a look, KLovers!

1. Classic Korean Steamed Egg (Gyeran Jjim)

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A classic Korean steamed egg dish that is soft like custard with a savory broth flavor, topped with green onions and sesame seeds. Its silky and warm texture makes it a favorite comfort food in Korea. Here’s how to make this practical Korean steamed egg dish:

Ingredients:

- 3 eggs

- 300ml chicken broth

- 1 tbsp soy sauce

- Green onions

- Toasted sesame

- Salt to taste

- Sesame oil

Instructions:

1. Beat the eggs until well mixed

2. Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, and salt

3. Strain the egg mixture

4. Pour into a heatproof bowl

5. Steam on low heat for 12-15 minutes

6. Drizzle with sesame oil, sprinkle with green onions and sesame

7. Then you can serve it while it's warm

2. Seafood Korean Steamed Egg

A variation of Korean steamed egg enriched with various seafood such as shrimp and clams, providing a fresh ocean flavor and a more varied texture. Here’s how to make this practical Korean steam egg dish:

Ingredients:

- 3 eggs

- 300ml seafood broth

- 50g peeled shrimp

- 50g clams

- Green onion

- Gochugaru (Korean chili powder)

- Salt

- Sesame oil

Instructions:

1. Clean the seafood

2. Beat the eggs with the seafood broth

3. Add salt to taste

4. Arrange the seafood in a bowl

5. Pour the egg mixture

6. Steam for 15 minutes

7. Sprinkle with gochugaru and green onion, then serve.

3. Kimchi Korean Steamed Egg

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A combination of steamed eggs with kimchi that provides the signature tangy and spicy flavor of Korea, creating a unique and appetizing flavor harmony. Here’s how to make this practical Korean steam egg dish:

Ingredients:

- 3 eggs

- 250ml chicken broth

- 100g chopped kimchi

- Green onion

- Gochugaru

- Salt

- Sesame oil

Instructions:

1. Finely chop the kimchi

2. Beat the eggs with the broth

3. Mix the kimchi into the egg mixture

4. Strain the mixture

5. Steam for 12-15 minutes

6. Add sesame oil and green onion

7. Then serve while warm.

4. Cheese Korean Steamed Egg

Modern innovation of Korean steamed eggs with the addition of cheese that creates a creamy texture and a richer savory flavor. Here’s how to make this practical Korean steam egg dish:

Ingredients:

- 3 eggs

- 300ml chicken broth

- 50g mozzarella cheese

- 30g cheddar cheese

- Green onions

- Salt

- Black pepper

Instructions:

1. Beat the eggs with the broth

2. Add salt and pepper

3. Pour half of the mixture into a bowl

4. Sprinkle cheese

5. Pour the remaining mixture

6. Steam for 15 minutes

7. Add cheese on top and let it melt

8. Then serve while warm

5. Mushroom Korean Steamed Egg

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A combination of steamed eggs with various selected mushrooms that brings a unique texture and deep umami flavor. Here’s how to make this practical Korean steam egg dish:

Ingredients:

- 3 eggs

- 300ml mushroom broth

- 50g shimeji mushrooms

- 50g enoki mushrooms

- Green onions

- Salt

- Sesame oil

Instructions:

1. Cut the mushrooms to size

2. Beat the eggs with the mushroom broth

3. Arrange the mushrooms in a bowl

4. Pour the egg mixture

5. Steam for 12-15 minutes

6. Drizzle with sesame oil

7. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.

Those are some recipes for Korean steam eggs that you can make at home. After reading this article, KLovers must try to make it right away, because if not now, when else?

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