Sweet and Salty Mechurial Jangjorim (Soy-Braised Quail Eggs)
A sweet and salty side dish made by braising store-bought peeled quail eggs with garlic and chili peppers.
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Using store-bought peeled quail eggs cuts down on cooking time, making this an easy side dish to prepare. Braised in dried kelp and soy sauce seasoning, it offers a wonderful balance of sweet, salty, and savory flavors. Leaving plenty of the braising liquid makes it perfect for mixing into rice with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil.
- Servings
- about 3–4 servingsOriginal: 1 plate
- Cook time
- 5 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Peeled quail eggs26
- Garlic10 cloves
- Cheongyang chili pepper (hot green chili)2
- Red chili pepper1
- Water2 cups
- Dried kelp (dasima)2 pieces (5 cm square)
Braising sauce
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang) (or brewed soy sauce (yangjo-ganjang))4 tbsp
- Mirin (cooking rice wine)2 tbsp
- Corn syrup (mulyeot)1 tbsp
- Sugar1 tbsp
- Simply rinse the peeled quail eggs under running water.
- King oyster mushrooms or shishito peppers also make great additions to jangjorim.
- For a kid-friendly side dish, you can substitute bell peppers or sweet peppers for the chilies.
Steps
I bought 1 bag of peeled quail eggs. Just rinse them under running water.
Here are 20 cloves of garlic, Cheongyang chili peppers, and a red chili pepper.
King oyster mushrooms or shishito peppers also make great additions to jangjorim.
Prepare the ingredients
Thickly slice the Cheongyang chili peppers and red chili pepper, soak them in water, and discard the seeds that sink to the bottom.
For a kid-friendly side dish, you can substitute bell peppers or sweet peppers for the chilies.
Simmer
Add the water, dried kelp, and all of the braising sauce ingredients to a pot.
Add the quail eggs and bring to a rolling boil. Once it starts boiling, simmer over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes so the quail eggs absorb the seasoning and take on color.
You can remove the dried kelp now.
Add the garlic and chili peppers, braise briefly so their aroma infuses the quail eggs evenly, and finish while leaving plenty of braising liquid so you can mix it into rice.
Ppunwife's tips
- Leave plenty of the delicious braising liquid so you can mix it into rice.
FAQ
What can I substitute for the chilies when making this for kids?
You can replace the spicy chili peppers with sweet bell peppers or mild green peppers.
When should I remove the dried kelp?
Remove it after simmering with the sauce and quail eggs over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, once the eggs have taken on color and absorbed the seasoning.
Are there other ingredients that go well besides chilies and garlic?
King oyster mushrooms or shishito peppers also pair wonderfully when braised together.
