Gyeran Mari (Korean Egg Roll)

  • Total time - 15 minutes
  • Preparation - 5 minutes
  • Cooking time - 10 minutes
  • Servings: 2
  • Country: Korea
Thick slices of Gyeran Mari egg roll with visible layers, served on a plate.

The key to a perfect Gyeran Mari is cooking over low heat and slow layering. Using a non-stick pan will make the job much easier. This dish is a great opportunity to use up any leftover vegetables in your fridge.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces eggs
  • 1 bunch scallions, finely chopped
  • 0.25 piece carrot, finely chopped
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce (optional)
  • cooking oil

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the egg mixture

In a bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and soy sauce (if using). Add the finely chopped scallions and carrots. Mix thoroughly.

Step 2: Create the first layer

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and lightly coat it with oil. Pour about a third of the egg mixture into the pan, spread it evenly over the bottom, and let it cook until it is almost set but still a little soft on top.

Step 3: Roll the egg

Using a spatula or two chopsticks, carefully begin to roll the egg from one end to the other. Once the roll is done, move it to one end of the pan.

Step 4: Add more layers

Pour another third of the egg mixture onto the empty part of the pan. Make sure the new layer connects with the already rolled log. Once the new layer is almost cooked, roll the entire log back over the new layer. Repeat until you have used up all the egg mixture.

Step 5: Finish and serve

Let the finished log sit in the pan for a moment to cook through. Then, transfer it to a cutting board and slice it into pieces about 2-3 cm thick. Serve warm.