Korean Steamed Eggs (Gyeran-jjim)
Recipe from Sunny Cho
A classic Korean custardy egg dish that’s silky, jiggly, and deeply comforting. Perfect alongside Korean BBQ or as part of any Asian meal when you want a warm, protein-rich side. Cooked using the Our Place Induction Plate and Always Pan.
5 minutes
18 - 20 minutes
4 - 6
What You'll Need
Ingredients
4 large eggs
1 cup (240 ml) water
½ tsp fine sea salt
½ tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp chopped scallions
Sesame seeds and extra scallions for serving
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the egg mixture: Beat the eggs in a soup bowl until smooth. Add the water, salt, sesame oil, and scallions, and mix to combine. Cover the bowl tightly with foil and place it on the stainless steel steamer basket in the Always Pan. Set aside.
Step 2
Steam: Fill the Always Pan with 2 cups of water and set the Induction Plate mode to Steam. Once the water reaches a boil (2–3 minutes), place the covered egg custard bowl and stainless steel steamer basket into the pan. Steam with the lid on for 16–18 minutes, or until the custard is set.
Step 3
Finish & serve: Top with sesame seeds, additional scallions, and a drizzle of sesame oil. Serve hot.
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Sunny Cho
Sunny Cho is a Los Angeles-based food stylist and chef, known for her work on Food Network and HBO shows like Guy’s Grocery Games and Selena + Chef. She’s traveled the world creating recipes and hosting events for top athletes, chefs, and brands. With a passion for Asian, Middle Eastern, and Italian cuisines, Sunny brings a global flair to everything she creates.
