Vegan Gyeran-jjim
Vegan Gyeran-jjim is a fluffy, savory Korean steamed egg dish reimagined using silken tofu, creating a delightful and comforting breakfast. Infused with umami-rich ingredients, this dish is both satisfying and nourishing.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Korean
180 kcal
Ingredients
- Silken tofu - 300 grams
- Nutritional yeast - 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
- Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
- Vegetable broth - 100 milliliters
- Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
- Mushrooms (shiitake or button) - 50 grams, finely chopped
- Carrot - 1 small, grated
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Red chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
- Fresh cilantro - for garnish
Steps
- In a blender, combine the silken tofu, nutritional yeast, soy sauce, sesame oil, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped green onion, finely chopped mushrooms, and grated carrot. Stir to combine.
- Pour the blended tofu mixture into the bowl with the vegetables and mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture into a heatproof dish or a small bowl that fits into a steamer.
- Prepare a steamer by boiling water in a pot. Once boiling, place the dish with the tofu mixture into the steamer basket, cover, and steam for about 20 minutes, or until set.
- Once cooked, remove from the steamer and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh cilantro and, if desired, sprinkle red chili flakes on top.
- Serve warm as a comforting breakfast or snack.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 12 g
- Carbs: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Total Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Water: 0.3 L
Health Benefits
- Rich in plant-based protein from tofu, promoting muscle health.
- Contains essential vitamins and minerals from vegetables, supporting overall wellness.
Tags
KoreanVeganBreakfast