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Steamed Egg Recipe (Gaeran Jim)

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This quick and easy steamed egg dish (gaeran jim) can be made in the microwave or on the stove. Koreans enjoy eggs at any meal of the day, so this steamed egg recipe is an easy side dish for morning, noon, and night.

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 scallion, chopped

Preparation:

  1. In a heat safe bowl (porcelain or stoneware work best), whisk eggs, water, salt, and scallions together until fully combined.


  2. If using microwave, cover the bowl with a plate and cook for 4 minutes.


  3. If steaming on stove, steam bowl in steamer for 10 minutes over medium-high meat. You can also just put the bowl in a large pot with a few inches of water at the bottom (15 minutes over low-medium heat).


  4. (Serves 4 as a side)
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