Okjubu's Soft-Boiled Egg Jangjorim

Name: Okjubu's Soft-Boiled Egg Jangjorim
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: Eggs 8 pieces; Green chili pepper 1 piece; Red chili pepper 1 piece; Green onion 1 bunch; Onion 1/2 piece; Water 1 cup plus 1/2; Premium soy sauce 1/2 cup; Mirin 4 tablespoons; Sugar 3.5 tablespoons; Minced garlic 2 tablespoons; Black pepper to taste; Toasted sesame seeds to taste; Sesame oil to taste

Perfect soft-boiled eggs in exactly 8 minutes in boiling water! A foolproof method and a clean, savory side dish recipe that pairs perfectly with rice.

20 min Difficulty Easy side dish Soft-Boiled Egg Jangjorim collection

Main ingredients

Eggs Premium soy sauce Green onion Onion Green chili pepper

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Detailed recipe

Quick recipe

Cooking tips

Do not add toasted sesame seeds or sesame oil to the sauce beforehand, as the oil may turn rancid. Instead, sprinkle them just before serving.
Adding a small amount of katsuobushi broth or powder to the sauce enhances its depth of flavor.

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