# Korean Rolled Omelette

> Gyeran mari (계란말이)

By David Kim for Nosh with David. Full page: https://noshwithdavid.com/recipes/korean-rolled-omelette/

- Cuisine: Korean
- Course: Appetizer
- Time: cook 10 min, total 10 min
- Serves: 2

## Ingredients

### For the Eggs

- 6 large eggs
- 1 tbsp mirin
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)

### For the Fillings

- 2 green onion(s) (finely chopped)
- ½ carrot (finely diced)
- ½ small onion(s) (finely diced)
- ½ cup ham or crab meat (chopped (optional))
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds

## Instructions

1. Beat eggs with mirin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
2. Strain egg mixture through a fine-mesh sieve for smoother texture.
3. Heat a rectangular pan or fish roll pan over medium heat.
4. Add a small amount of oil and spread evenly.
5. Pour a thin layer of egg mixture to cover the bottom of the pan.
6. Sprinkle fillings evenly over the egg.
7. When the egg is mostly set but still slightly wet on top, begin rolling from one end using a spatula.
8. Push the roll to one end of the pan.
9. Add more oil if needed and pour another layer of egg mixture.
10. Lift the rolled portion slightly to let new egg mixture flow underneath.
11. Roll again when set.
12. Repeat until all egg mixture is used.

## Notes

#### Recipe Tips

- Use a non-stick rectangular pan for best results

- Keep heat at medium-low to prevent browning

- Roll tightly for neat layers

- Strain eggs for silkier texture

- Cut fillings very small for easy rolling

- Let cool slightly before cutting

- Use chopsticks or spatula for tight rolls

- Have everything ready before starting

#### Serve with:

- Steamed rice

- Other banchan

- In lunch boxes

- For breakfast

- As a side dish

- With soy sauce dipping sauce

#### Variations

- Add cheese

- Use different vegetables

- Make it spicy with chili flakes

- Add seaweed strips

- Include mushrooms

- Make mini versions

#### Storage

- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days

- Can be served cold or reheated briefly

- Perfect for make-ahead lunch boxes

- Don't freeze

## Nutrition per serving

- Calories: 336
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated fat: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 563 mg