계란찜Gyeran Jjim (Steamed Egg)

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gye-ran jjim
Not spicy
Side dishes (banchan)

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Fluffy steamed egg custard served bubbling in a clay pot. Often free at BBQ restaurants.

Usual recipe onlyEverything on this page is the typical recipe. It never tells you a restaurant's dish is safe; for that, check the restaurant menu or ask staff.

What's in it

4 pieces

Eggs
Water or anchovy broth
Scallion
Salted shrimp or salt

Pieces follow the usual recipe. Each restaurant can differ.

Hidden ingredients

Restaurants often use anchovy broth and salted shrimp for seasoning.

Hidden ingredients in its usual recipe

Common allergens

Allergy-related ingredients

usually: Egg usually
sometimes: Fish sometimes
sometimes: Shrimp & crab sometimes

Dietary restrictions (meat, alcohol, garlic and onion family, honey)

usually: Garlic, onion, scallion & chives usually

Cross-contact: shared oil, grills and tools are not covered by any recipe. Ask staff.

Not vegan as usually made.
Not vegetarian in every version: some have Fish, Shrimp & crab. Ask before ordering.

Questions to ask staff

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달걀 들어가나요?
Is there egg in it? (core: part of the base, broth or main ingredient)
마늘·양파·파·부추 들어가나요?
Is there garlic, onion, scallion, chives in it? (core: part of the base, broth or main ingredient)
생선 들어가나요?
Is there fish in it? (in some recipes; depends on the kitchen)
새우, 게 들어가나요?
Is there shrimp/crab in it? (in some recipes; depends on the kitchen)
국물이나 양념에도 들어가나요?
Is it in the broth or the seasoning too?

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