Korean Steamed Egg Custard
Gyeran-jjim, a tender Korean egg custard steamed with anchovy stock and finished with green onion and sesame oil.
Instructions
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Step 1
Add about 3 cm of water to the pot and insert the steamer basket. Cover and bring the water to a steady simmer over medium heat.
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Step 2
Whisk the eggs in the mixing bowl until evenly blended. Whisk in the anchovy stock, fish sauce, and salt without creating excessive foam.
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Step 3
Strain the egg mixture into the heatproof bowl. Scatter the green onion over the surface, then cover the bowl with the heatproof plate.
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Step 4
Set the covered bowl in the steamer basket and cover the pot. Reduce to low heat and steam until the custard is softly set and reaches 74°C at the center.
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Step 5
Carefully remove the bowl, uncover it, and drizzle the sesame oil over the custard. Serve warm.