Gyeran mari
계란말이 · Soft rolled omelette with carrot and spring onion, sliced into rounds
Gyeran mari (계란말이) is a Korean rolled omelette: beaten egg with finely chopped vegetables, cooked in thin layers and rolled up in the pan, then cut into thick slices that show a neat spiral. It is a much-loved side dish and lunchbox favourite nationwide, and children enjoy it with a little ketchup. The trick is a low heat, so the egg stays soft and yellow rather than brown. Serve warm or at room temperature with rice. Chef's tip: roll while the top of each layer is still slightly wet. The runny egg is the glue, and it keeps the roll soft and in one piece.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 3
Ingredients
Method
0/7 doneStep 1: Beat 5 eggs with 2 tbsp water and ¼ tsp salt until no streaks of white remain. Stir in 1 oz carrot and 1 spring onion.
Step 2: Heat a 20–24 cm non-stick frying pan (or rectangular omelette pan) over a medium-low heat and wipe it with a little of the ½ tbsp neutral oil on kitchen paper.
Step 3: Pour in a third of the egg and tilt the pan so it covers the base. Cook for about 1 minute, until the bottom has set but the top is still a little wet.
1 minStep 4: Starting from one edge, roll the omelette up with a spatula and chopsticks into a log, then push it to the edge of the pan.
1 minStep 5: Wipe the empty part of the pan with a little more of the ½ tbsp neutral oil and pour in half the remaining egg, lifting the log so the new egg runs underneath it. When it is nearly set, roll the log back over it.
2 minStep 6: Repeat with the last of the egg so you have a thick roll. Press it gently with the spatula on each side for 30 seconds to set its shape.
2 minStep 7: Leave to rest on a board for 2 minutes so it doesn't break, then cut into 2 cm slices. Serve with 1 tbsp tomato ketchup if you like.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 150 kcal
- Protein
- 11 g
- Carbs
- 2 g
- Fat
- 11 g
- Fibre
- 1 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does gyeran mari take?
- About 15 minutes in total: 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 3 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- What can I use instead of eggs?
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg, left for 5 minutes (baking only; vegan).
- What can I use instead of carrot?
- Parsnip or sweet potato, same weight.
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