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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
Servings: 2
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean

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

Method
 

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Remove dried kelp. Add the eggs and chili pepper (optional)
  4. Simmer on medium-low heat for 15 minutes, with the lid off. Occasionally stir gently. It's normal for the liquid to evaporate.
  5. Taste the sauce and adjust if needed based on preference
  6. Turn off the heat and let it rest for about 20 minutes before storing in an air-tight container
  7. Eat immediately and/or refrigerate it for up to 3 days