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It is back-to-school season. Are you ready to pack lunches for your little ones? Jangjorim or Braised Eggs is a popular lunch item in Korea. Top rice with these sweet and savory eggs made with Nellie’s Free Range Eggs. Drizzle some sauce over them, and you’ll be surprised how quickly the meal disappears.

I modified the traditional recipe with ingredients commonly available in the U.S. Kelp and dried anchovies are frequently added to the traditional version. But I found that maple syrup, garlic, and ginger give plenty of flavor even without those two ingredients.

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(This post is created in partnership with Nellie’s Free Range.) Since they’re the star of the dish, you want to use high-quality eggs like Nellie’s Free Range Eggs. Nellie’s hens are Certified Humane Free Range, which means they live happy lives outdoors, and you can see and taste the difference. The shell is thicker, the yolk has a golden color, and the taste is richer.

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Cooking Hard-boiled Eggs

I found that steamed eggs are much easier to peel than boiled eggs. Because of that, I typically use an Instant Pot to cook hard-boiled eggs.

To cook hard-boiled eggs in an Instant Pot.

  1. Insert a wire egg rack that fits your instant pot.
  2. Place the eggs on the rack and pour 1 cup of water into the pot.
  3. Pressure cook low for 9 minutes and quick-release the steam when it’s done cooking.
  4. Place the eggs in ice-cold water to cool.

If you don’t have an Instant Pot and prefer to boil the eggs, I have the instructions in the recipe below. Adding a bit of vinegar and salt to the boiling water helps the peel to come off easily.

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How to enjoy this dish

These braided eggs can be enjoyed cold or hot. Serve them over a bowl of rice and pour the sauce over to season the rice. I like to add some avocado, toasted sesame seeds, and microgreens to my bowl.

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Korean Style Braised Eggs (Gyeran Jangjorim)

Jangjorim or Braised Eggs is a popular lunch item in Korea. This recipe is simplified and modified to fit Western lifestyles and flavor preferences.

Courselunch box, Side Dish

CuisineKorean

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Servings 6 eggs

Author whiteblankspace

Ingredients

  • 6Nellie’s Free Range Eggs
  • 1/2tbspsalt
  • 1tbspvinegar
  • 1/2cuplow-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 1/2cupswater
  • 1/3cupmaple syrup
  • 1” piece of gingerpeeled
  • 2tspminced garlic
  • optional 1 chopped jalapeno

Instructions

  1. In a pot, add eggs and fill the pot with cold water, 1″ above eggs. Add salt and vinegar. They will help the peel to come off easily, especially when using fresh eggs.

  2. Bring to a rapid boil. Turn off heat, put a lid on the pot, and set the timer for 10 minutes.

  3. Fill a bowl with ice water. When the eggs are cooked, gently place them in the ice water and drain water from the pot.

  4. Once the eggs cool down, peel the eggs.

  5. In the empty pot, add soy sauce, water, and maple syrup. Stir to mix and bring to a boil.

  6. Carefully place eggs in the sauce. Boil for 10 minutes over medium-high heat. Occasionally roll the eggs so the sauce coats evenly.

  7. Add ginger and garlic. If desired, add jalapeno to make the eggs spicy. Boil for an additional 5 ~ 10 minutes until the sauce has been reduced to half.

Recipe Notes

Store braised eggs in the fridge for up to 5 days. They can be served cold or at room temperature.

4 Responses

  1. Do you store these in the sauce?

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    1. Yes, in the sauce.

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  2. Korean Style Braised Eggs (Gyeran Jangjorim) - White Blank Space (7)
    Love these eggs and so does my family. Handy to have in the fridge for last minute meal with or snack on there own!

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    1. I’m so happy to hear that your family loves these eggs. Thank you for leaving a review!

      Reply

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FAQs

What is the meaning of braised eggs? ›

Braised eggs is a type of LouMei. After the eggs are cooked, they are placed in the Lou sauce for 2 days for absorption. They are great to eat with wonton/noodle soup or rice! Lou Mei is the Cantonese name given to dishes made by braising ingredients in a sauce known as Master Stock or Lou Sauce.

What are the small eggs eaten in Korea? ›

Mayak eggs, also known as drug eggs, are soft, jammy eggs marinated in a soy and chilli marinade overnight. Mayak gyeran, or "drug eggs" as it's more commonly known in South Korea, is a popular street food aptly named for it's addictive flavour.

What is the braised method of cooking? ›

braising, the cooking of meat or vegetables by heating them slowly with oil and moisture in a tightly sealed vessel. Braising differs from stewing, in which the food is immersed in liquid, and from covered roasting, in which no liquid is added. Braising is a combination of covered roasting and steaming.

Why is it called braised? ›

Braise (BRAYZ), taken from the 18th-century French word meaning coal, is a cooking method by which food, usually meats or vegetables, is browned in fat, then cooked, tightly covered, in a small amount of liquid at low heat for several hours.

What is the egg ghost in Korean? ›

Egg ghost refers to dalgyal guishin (Korean: 달걀귀신), a Korean ghost. Its name comes from its resemblance to an egg. It does not have arms, legs, nor a head, not even eyes, nose, or mouth. Legend says that when a person sees an egg ghost, they will die.

Why do Koreans like boiled eggs so much? ›

Koreans believe eggs are a nutritious food, and often enjoy them hard-boiled for breakfast, in lunchboxes or even as a quick snack. In ancient times, eggs were actually hard to come by for regular peasants, and as such were usually reserved for children and head of the family.

Can I eat Korean eggs raw? ›

Raw eggs are also common in Japanese and Korean cuisine, as well as in some desserts and condiments like tiramisu and mayonnaise.

Does braised mean fried? ›

Braising is a cooking technique where food, usually meat or hearty vegetables like kale, is first lightly fried or browned, then simmered over low heat in a cooking liquid (such as broth or stock) in a sealed cooking vessel, best done in a Dutch oven.

Is braised the same as boiled? ›

Answer: Both methods are recognized techniques of cooking and are basically the same – cooking and tenderizing ingredients in some liquid. The main differences lie in the amount of liquid used and the intensity of the heat applied.

How long does a braised egg last? ›

According to the Food and Drug Administration, you can keep hard-cooked eggs in the refrigerator for up to seven days after they have been cooked. 1 And it doesn't matter whether the eggs are already peeled or still in the shell. Either way, they will last for a week.

Does braised mean slow cooked? ›

Braising is slow-cooking at its finest, a pot-roasting technique that transforms cheaper, tougher cuts of meat over time into rich, tender dishes, creating a sauce full of complex, satisfying flavour. Key steps are browning the meat, deglazing it with wine, and knowing when to season.

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