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Korean steamed eggs

5 Minute Microwave Korean Steamed Eggs - Easiest Gyeranjjim Recipe

Author: Blonde Kimchi
120kcal
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Prep 1 minute
Cook 4 minutes
Total 5 minutes
Today I'm going to show you the easiest Korean Steamed Eggs recipe you can make in just 5 minutes using a microwave. You don't even need to turn on the stove - all you need is some eggs!Even though it's super simple, it tastes just like the rich, homemade gyeran jjim(계란찜) my mom used to make in a ttukbaegi over the stove.
Servings 2 people
Course Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian, Korean

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 180 ml water
  • 1 tbsp tuna sauce (tuna extract, check substitutes above on the blog post)
  • 1 pinch salt (you can skip, as your preference)
  • 5 g green onion (for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 pinch sesame seeds

Equipment

  • 1 ttukbaegi (or a microwave safe bowl)
  • 1 Plate (for covering)
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 kitchen scissors

Method

  1. Thinly slice the green part of the green onion for garnish.
    Korean steamed eggs
  2. In a microwave-safe earthenware bowl (ttukbaegi) or any microwave-safe bowl, beat 3 eggs well.
    Korean steamed eggs
  3. Add 1 tablespoon of tuna sauce and mix. If you want a slightly saltier taste, add a pinch of salt (optional).
  4. Pour in 180ml of water and stir to combine.
    Korean steamed eggs
  5. Cover the bowl with a plate and microwave at 600W for 5 minutes.
  6. Check by inserting a chopstick; if no raw egg sticks, it’s done.
  7. Top with green onion slices, drizzle 1 tablespoon of sesame oil.
    Korean steamed eggs
  8. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
    Korean steamed eggs
Korean Steamed Eggs, Gyeranjjim 계란찜
  1. Jal meokgetseumnida! 잘 먹겠습니다!
    Korean steamed eggs

Nutrition

Calories120kcal

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