# Korean Steamed Eggs

> Gyeranjjim (계란찜)

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

- Cuisine: Korean
- Course: Main Dish
- Time: prep 5 min, cook 30 min, total 35 min
- Serves: 4

## Ingredients

### For the Eggs

- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp fish sauce
- 1 cup water (or anchovy broth instead of fish sauce)
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 green onion(s) (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Pinch black pepper

### Optional Additions

- Small shrimp
- Diced carrots
- Minced garlic
- Fish cake
- Sesame seeds

## Instructions

### Prepare Eggs

1. Beat eggs thoroughly until well combined
2. Strain through fine-mesh sieve
3. Mix with stock or water
4. Add salt and stir gently
5. Avoid creating bubbles

### Steam Base

6. Set up steamer or double boiler
7. Pour egg mixture into heat-safe bowl
8. Add any optional ingredients
9. Cover with lid or foil
10. Steam over medium-low heat

### Cooking Process

11. Steam for 10-12 minutes
12. Remove lid and stir gently once halfway
13. Re-cover and continue steaming
14. Check for doneness
15. Surface should be set but jiggly

### Finish

16. Add green onions
17. Drizzle with sesame oil
18. Add black pepper
19. Serve immediately

## Notes

#### Recipe Tips

- Strain eggs for silkiest texture

- Maintain consistent medium-low heat

- Don't overcook - edges should not brown

- Use room temperature eggs

- Keep water at gentle simmer

- Watch steam holes in foil covering

#### Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

- Steamed rice

- Korean soups

- Grilled meats

- Other banchan

- Additional green onions

- Extra sesame oil

#### Variations

- Add diced vegetables

- Include seafood

- Spicy version with gochugaru

- Different stocks for base

- Mini individual portions

- Additional seasonings

#### Storage

- Best eaten immediately

- Can refrigerate up to 24 hours

- Reheat gently in steamer

- Don't microwave

- Texture changes when stored

- Not suitable for freezing

## Nutrition per serving

- Calories: 84
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated fat: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 452 mg