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A Nutrient-Rich Meal Completed with Eggs
Reader’s Recipes
As the cold winter is reaching its final stages in February, a special nutritional diet is necessary in order to revitalize a sluggish body while maintaining good health. The best ingredient that can be used for such is none other than eggs. Rich in protein, minerals, and vitamins, eggs are the perfect food for boosting immunity during the winter season. In this edition, we introduce recipes packed with nutrients that can be prepared using eggs. Let’s prepare a hearty meal with the “complete food” eggs to nourish ourselves.
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A Potful of Softness
The ‘Bomb’ Gyeranjjim (Steamed Eggs)
Soft and light steamed eggs dish is a beloved menu for people of all ages. While it is a common dish, with a slight variation, it can become a special menu different from the usual. Let's add just one extra step to the ordinary steamed eggs dish recipe and create a Bomb Steamed Eggs Dish. This dish, filling up the pot, will generously satisfy your eyes and taste buds.
Ingredients
6 eggs, 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, green onions, sesame oil, sesame seeds, 100ml of water, 1 rice bowl
Directions
① In an earthenware pot, beat 6 eggs well, then add salt, brown sugar, and water, mixing them thoroughly.
② Heat the prepared egg mixture on low heat, stirring continuously to prevent the eggs from sticking.
③ Once the egg mixture becomes thick and slightly lumpy, cover the pot with a rice bowl like a lid.
④ Steam for an additional 2 minutes on low heat, then finish with green onions, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
Transformation of Mandu
Gyeran Mandu (Egg Dumpling)
Mandu is a labor-intensive dish, requiring a lot of preparation from the skin to the filling. On days when you want to enjoy mandu easily, try using eggs. The soft and fluffy egg coating, combined with chewy glass noodles, opens up a new world of dumplings. It's a recipe that is easy to digest, full of nutrition, and suitable for both a side dish with rice, a snack, and even a children's meal.
Ingredients
2 eggs, 100g dried glass noodles, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, green onions, carrot, 1 green chili pepper, ½ tablespoon sesame oil, salt, pepper, cooking oil
Directions
① Beat the eggs and season with pepper and salt.
② Finely chop green onions, carrots and extra spicy chili peppers, and mix them into the beaten eggs.
③ Boil the dried glass noodles in water with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce.
④ Once the noodles are cooked, strain them, remove excess water using a sieve, and finely chop them. Let them cool.
⑤ When the noodles have cooled, mix them with the beaten eggs to form a dough.
⑥ Heat cooking oil in a pan, pour the mixture in a circular shape, and when the dough is about 70% cooked, fold it in half to create a crescent shape.
Delicious low-carb dish
Gyeran Gimbap (Egg Gimbap)
With the rise of the 'Ketogenic Diet,' which focuses on consuming high-quality proteins and fats instead of carbohydrates, the popularity of gyeran gimbap has surged through social media. Instead of white rice, gyeran gimbap is filled with thinly sliced egg sheets, allowing you to consume the effects of 2 to 3 eggs in just a single roll. Try preserving your health in the New Year with 'Low-Carb High-Fat (LCHF)' gyeran gimbap, where you can enjoy both taste and well-being simultaneously.
Ingredients
Laver (gim), 3 eggs, 1/2 carrot, 1/2 cucumber, salt, cooking oil, cheese
Directions
① Beat the eggs, add salt to taste and make thin omelets. Once cooked, slice them as thinly as possible.
② Prepare the cucumber by slicing it thinly lengthwise.
③ Slice the carrot thinly as well. Pan-fry the carrot with some cooking oil and salt until it is cooked thoroughly.
④ Place the cheese on laver and add the prepared eggs, cucumber, and carrots. Roll tightly and it’s done!
