Single-Serve Gochujang Eggs (in 10 Minutes)

A serving of gochujang eggs topped with green onions and sesame seeds in a plate.

Single-Serve Gochujang Eggs (in 10 Minutes)

Making these quick gochujang eggs yields a flavorful and protein-packed spicy breakfast recipe, balanced in sweet, hot, and savory!

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Korean

Diet: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 3

Cook Time: 7

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 194kcal

Author: Max

Equipment

non-stick pan

Ingredients

2 large eggs
½ tablespoon gochujang Korean hot pepper paste
½ tablespoon vegetable oil or butter
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

In a medium bowl, crack the eggs and add the salt. Whisk together until the eggs are well beaten and a bit frothy.
Heat the vegetable oil or butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot or the butter is melted and foamy, reduce the heat to low and add the gochujang. Stir it around quickly for about 30 seconds to a minute, just until it becomes fragrant but not burnt.
Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet with the gochujang. Let them sit undisturbed for about 20 seconds, then start gently stirring with a spatula. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the eggs are fully cooked but still soft and slightly runny in places, about 2-3 minutes for scrambled eggs.
If you prefer fried eggs and haven't scrabled them ahea dof time, let them cook until the whites are set and the yolks are done to your liking, flipping if desired for over-easy or over-hard eggs.
Once the eggs are cooked to your preference, remove from the heat immediately to avoid overcooking. Serve the eggs hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if you like.

Notes

Temperature Control: Be sure to keep the heat low when adding the gochujang to avoid burning it, which can create a bitter flavor. For softer scrambled eggs, you won't want to go above medium heat, regardless.

Balancing Hot Spice: If you find gochujang too spicy, you can cut it with a little bit of honey or sugar to balance the heat with some sweetness.

Great Pairings: These spicy gochujang eggs are fantastic on their own, but they also make a great addition to a bowl of steamed rice, alongside some toasted bread, or even dolloped into a tortilla with some avocado.

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