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Bean Sprouts Gyeran Jjim
🇰🇷 Korean

Bean Sprouts Gyeran Jjim

🇰🇷 Korean

Fluffy steamed egg soufflé studded with bean sprouts — gyeran jjim, cast-iron bubbly. About 25 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 10 min Serves 3 Easy

Ingredients

  • Ginger3 cloves, sliced
  • Eggs6
  • Spring Onions3, shredded
  • Soy Sauce2 tbsp
  • Sesame Oil1 tbsp
  • Bean Sprouts300 g
  • Kombu Dashi200 ml

Optional extras

  • Perilla Leaveshandful, to finish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Set up a steamer over simmering water and line the tray with the ginger slices.

  2. 2

    Lay the bean sprouts in a single layer, scatter over the garlic, and season lightly.

  3. 3

    Steam until just cooked through — translucent and silky rather than dry.

  4. 4

    Transfer to a warm plate, pour over the soy sauce, and top with spring onions.

  5. 5

    Heat the Sesame Oil until it just smokes and pour it sizzling over everything at the table.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust the salt at the end; sauces concentrate as they reduce.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Steamed eggs (Gyeranjjim:계란찜) · on YouTube