6.197 Gyeran Jjim [with recipe]

6.197

21 (Tue) July 2015

Gyeran Jjim

3.0

by me

in my new apartment

-Malate, Manila-

solo

This is a more typical version of the dish, with just a couple additional ingredients to the simplified recipe previously posted (see generally 6.143 Simple Home-Style Gyeran Jjim).

While the ingredients and steps are fully covered here, step-by-step photos may be found in the earlier post.

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RECIPE

Gyeran Jjim

(serves 2)

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sea tangle = kelp = “dashima (다시마)”

INGREDIENTS:

1 piece (10cm) of kelp

1 cup water

5 (4 medium) small eggs

1 TB minced scallion

1 TB enoki [optional]

1 tsp minced carrot [optional]

1/2 tsp salt

1/8 tsp black pepper

1/8  tsp sugar

1/4 tsp sesame oil

1/4 tsp sesame seeds

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The only significant difference between this and the simple version is the scallion; the carrot is really just for the color; the enoki really don’t do much beyond adding a barely perceptible chewiness.

In a 500-ml clay pot, add the water and kelp and bring to a boil.

Lower the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until the water has reduced by half (1/2 cup).

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Frankly, I don’t believe that the kelp stock contributes anything, but it’s standard practice.

Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, whisk together all the other ingredients (except sesame seeds).

Discard the kelp.

Add the egg mixture to the stock and reduce the heat to low.

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Stir continuously for about 3 minutes, until the eggs have reached a consistency of being goopy but no longer liquid, about 80% cooked, scraping the sides of the pot to prevent sticking/burning (tip: use silicon spatula).

Cover with a domed lid and cook for an additional 1 minute — this will make the egg rise.

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Turn off the heat and let it sit for another 1 minute.

Remove the lid.

Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top.

Serve immediately — the rise will quickly begin to deflate.

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