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Gyeran JangJorim

Gyeran JangJorim or Korean Braised Eggs

Sweet and savory soy-based eggs or Gyeran JangJorim. Enjoy it as side dish with rice
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Korean
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 6 chicken eggs
  • 10 quail eggs
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2-4 dried kelp rinse beforehand
  • 3 chili peppers optional
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Boil quail eggs (2-3 minutes) and/or chicken eggs (8-10 minutes). Peel and place them in the refrigerator.
    6 chicken eggs, 10 quail eggs
  • In a pot, combine soy sauce, water, sugar, minced garlic, dried kelp, and black peppers. Bring it to a boil
    1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 cup water, 2 tbsp sugar, 2 tsp minced garlic, 2-4 dried kelp, 3 chili peppers, black pepper to taste
  • Remove dried kelp. Add the eggs and chili pepper (optional)
  • Simmer on medium-low heat for 15 minutes, with the lid off. Occasionally stir gently. It's normal for the liquid to evaporate.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust if needed based on preference
  • Turn off the heat and let it rest for about 20 minutes before storing in an air-tight container
  • Eat immediately and/or refrigerate it for up to 3 days