Sweet and Salty Dalgyal Jangjorim (Soy Braised Eggs)
A sweet and savory side dish of eggs gently braised in seasoned soy sauce with shishito peppers.
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This side dish features hard-boiled eggs gently simmered in a soy sauce seasoning, bringing out a chewy texture in the whites and a deep savory flavor. Adding shishito peppers at the end enhances the aroma, and it is wonderful mashed over warm rice with the braising liquid, the yolk, and a bit of butter or toasted sesame oil.
- Servings
- 3–4 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Egg10
- Shishito peppers (kkwari-gochu)15
- Whole garlic cloves10 cloves
- Dried kelp (dasima)2 pieces (5 cm square)
Seasoning
- Water4 cups
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang) (or brewed soy sauce (yangjo-ganjang))7 tbsp
- Mirin (cooking rice wine)3 tbsp
- Corn syrup (mulyeot)2 tbsp
- Sugar2 tbsp
- If you like it spicy, you can add Cheongyang chili peppers or substitute other peppers depending on what you have in the fridge.
- Boil the eggs starting in cold water for 13 minutes, or if timing from when the water comes to a rolling boil, boil for 8 minutes, adjusting the time according to the size of the eggs.
Steps
Cut long shishito peppers in half and leave small ones whole.
Slice the garlic thickly.
Put the eggs in cold water and boil for 13 minutes.
If you time it from when the water comes to a rolling boil, boil for 8 minutes. (Just adjust the time depending on the size of the eggs.)
After peeling the boiled eggs...
Add the eggs, dried kelp, garlic, and all seasonings to a pot, and once it comes to a rolling boil,
reduce the heat and simmer gently.
When the liquid is reduced to about half the height of the eggs, take out the dried kelp,
add the shishito peppers, and simmer just until they soften to finish.
FAQ
What is the proper boiling time for the eggs?
When starting in cold water, about 13 minutes is ideal, and if timing from when the water comes to a rolling boil, boil for 8 minutes.
What can I add instead of shishito peppers if I want a spicy flavor?
If you want a spicy kick, you can use Cheongyang chili peppers instead of shishito peppers.
When should I add the shishito peppers during cooking?
Add them after removing the dried kelp when the braising liquid has reduced to about half the height of the eggs, then simmer briefly just until they soften.
Is there a way to enjoy finished dalgyal jangjorim even more deliciously?
It is great served over warm rice with some of the braising liquid, mashing the egg yolk, and mixing it together with butter or toasted sesame oil.
