Gochujang Eggs

Gochujang Eggs are a flavorful and spicy Korean breakfast dish, combining the richness of eggs with the unique heat of gochujang. Perfectly balanced with sesame oil and scallions, this dish is both satisfying and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

• Large eggs - 4
• Gochujang (Korean red chili paste) - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 1 tablespoon
• Scallions - 2, finely chopped
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Water - 60 ml (1/4 cup)
• Black sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a small bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, minced garlic, and sesame oil until well combined.
2. In a frying pan, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat.
3. Crack the eggs into the pan and cook to your desired doneness (sunny-side up, over-easy, etc.).
4. While the eggs are cooking, add water to the gochujang mixture and stir to create a sauce.
5. Once the eggs are cooked, carefully drizzle the gochujang sauce over them.
6. Sprinkle with chopped scallions, black sesame seeds, salt, and pepper to taste.
7. Serve immediately with rice or gluten-free toast.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 370 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.06 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle health.
• Gochujang contains antioxidants and vitamins from red chili peppers.

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