Gilgeori Toast (Korean Street Toast) with Cabbage Egg Patty
A crispy Korean street toast featuring a pan-fried egg and shredded vegetable patty topped with sugar and ketchup.
Translated from Korean by AI and not yet checked by a native speaker. Amounts and numbers are taken directly from the original recipe. Read the Korean original →
Lightly coating shredded cabbage and vegetables in just 1 egg before pan-frying is the key to keeping the texture wonderfully crisp. Sandwich the egg patty between crisp toasted bread and finish with plenty of sugar and ketchup for that sweet and savory flavor. Pan-fry the mixture right away before the vegetables release moisture to enjoy a hearty, satisfying snack.
- Servings
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
- Sliced bread2 slices
- Cabbage1/4 head
- Carrot1/2
- Onion1/2
- Egg1
- Salt1 pinch
- Ground black peppera little
- Margarine
- Sugar
- Ketchup
- If you do not have margarine, you can toast the sliced bread in cooking oil.
- About a handful of shredded ingredients works well with 1 egg; adding more eggs makes the patty spongy and less crispy.
- Because the patty mixture contains lots of vegetables, water will release if it sits, so pan-fry and eat it right away.
Steps
Prepare ingredients
I used the ingredients just as Ryu Soo-young shared, and since I did not have margarine, I toasted the bread in cooking oil.
Slice the vegetables
Shred all the ingredients thinly.
Do not make the shreds too long so they do not pull out in clumps when you take a bite.
Toast the bread
Melt margarine in a pan and toast the bread until crispy on both sides.
Make the cabbage egg mixture
Add the egg, one pinch of salt, and a little ground black pepper to the cabbage, onion, and carrot, then mix evenly.
About a handful of the shredded vegetables is just right for 1 egg; even if it seems like too little, this is the exact right amount.
The more eggs you add, the fluffier and softer the egg patty becomes, so it fails as a crisp, fresh toast filling.
What I overlooked yesterday was the amount of egg; I added as many as 3 eggs and ruined it.
Pan-fry the patty
Pour the mixture into the pan, shape the edges to match the size of the bread, and pan-fry on both sides until crispy.
Assemble the toast
Place the pan-fried patty onto a slice of toasted bread...
Spoon on a spoonful of sugar and spread it out evenly.
Even if it looks like a lot, once you take a bite you will wish you had added more.
Spread ketchup over it and cover with the other slice of bread to finish.
Ppunwife's tips
- Do not shred the vegetables too long so they do not pull out in strings while eating.
- Because there are plenty of vegetables in the mixture, water starts to seep out if it sits, so pan-fry immediately after mixing to enjoy the best crispy texture.
FAQ
Why use only a small amount of egg in the patty?
Adding too much egg makes the patty spongy and diminishes its characteristic crisp, refreshing crunch.
Can I make the vegetable mixture ahead of time?
Since it contains lots of vegetables, moisture will seep out if left to sit. Pan-fry it right after mixing to keep it crisp.
Can I use another oil instead of margarine to toast the bread?
If you do not have margarine, toasting the bread in cooking oil works perfectly fine.
Is there anything to keep in mind when slicing the vegetables?
If you cut them too long, they will pull out when you take a bite, so it is best to slice them into thin, moderate lengths.
