Gyeranjjim (Steamed Egg with Shrimp)
Beaten eggs steamed into a soft, fluffy savory custard with shrimp. Almost pure protein, ready in fifteen minutes.
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- 8 Egg
- 2 Scallions
- 1 tsp Toasted sesame oil
- 0.4 tsp Salt
- 120 g Shrimp (optional)
Method
- Beat the eggs with the salt and an equal splash of water until smooth, then stir in the sliced scallions and chopped shrimp if using.
- Pour into a heatproof bowl and steam, covered, over simmering water until just set and jiggly, 10 minutes.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and serve straight from the bowl.
About Gyeranjjim (Steamed Egg with Shrimp)
Gyeranjjim (Steamed Egg with Shrimp) is a Korean lunch or dinner that comes together in about 15 minutes and serves 2.
Gyeranjjim (Steamed Egg with Shrimp): frequently asked questions
Is Gyeranjjim (Steamed Egg with Shrimp) gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Gyeranjjim (Steamed Egg with Shrimp) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Gyeranjjim (Steamed Egg with Shrimp) take to make?
About 15 minutes start to finish, but only around 4 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Gyeranjjim (Steamed Egg with Shrimp)?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out shrimp — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Gyeranjjim (Steamed Egg with Shrimp) make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.