Korean Rolled Omelette Recipe: Gyeran mari means egg roll which means a Korean rolled omelette. It is a delightful and versatile side dish that is great for lunch, supper, or morning breakfast. It is also a popular menu item for picnics. The presentation of gyeran mari is visually appealing. The omelette is rolled into a cylinder shape, resembling a sushi roll.
The dish is light, filling, and easy to make, making it a convenient meal choice. It has a unique flavour and texture. Eggs are a good source of protein and other necessary nutrients. So these Korean rolled omelettes can be a good way to get your daily dose of protein and vegetables.
In the popular Korean drama ‘Boys Over Flowers’, the female protagonist Geum Jan-di (Goo Hye-sung) often puts them in the lunch box that she prepared for her boyfriend, Goo Jun-pyo (Lee Min-ho). So here we bring you an easy recipe on how to make a Korean Rolled Omelette at home:
1. Whisk the eggs together in a bowl. Add the green onions, carrots, sesame oil, salt, and pepper and whisk until well combined.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, pour in a thin layer of the egg mixture. Swirl the pan to coat the bottom evenly.
3. Using a spatula, lift one end of the egg and fold it to the opposite side. If the bottom is browning, lower the heat or move the pan temporarily out of the heat.
4. Fold the portion you just raised once again. To place more egg mixture on the round end, pull the egg to the rolled side. Spread the remaining half of the egg over the uncovered area.
5. Lift the folded portion and fold it one more when the egg addition has set.
6. To make a roughly 2-inch egg log, pull the egg to the rolled side and continue the process with the remaining egg.
7. Take out of the pan and allow it to cool for around five minutes. Cut the egg into thick, even slices that are about an inch thick.
8. Serve and enjoy it with your favourite drink.
Try this authentic Korean rolled omelette for breakfast
First, take a bowl and whisk the eggs together. Add in the chopped carrots, green onions, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper and mix well.
Now a nonstick pan, heat some oil over medium heat. Pour a thin layer of the egg mixture into the hot oil. For a uniform coating swirl the pan.
Cook the egg for 1-2 minutes, or until the bottom is set. Use a spatula to gently lift the edge of the omelette and roll it toward the center of the pan.
Add a small amount of egg mixture to the open space in the pan and continue rolling the omelette. Repeat this process until all of the egg mixture has been used up.
Cook the omelette for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until it is cooked through.
Slide the omelette onto a cutting board and slice it into pieces. Serve immediately.
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