# Gyeran jangjorim (from Maangchi)

Video: [Eggs in soy broth (Gyeran-jangjorim: 계란장조림)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5ZYf5FM2EU) by [Maangchi](https://www.youtube.com/@Maangchi).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$1.74 per serving, ~$5.22 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$18.26* per serving (91%) vs ordering out (~$20.00*). * Estimate: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Korean restaurant plate at ~$20, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 7 eggs
- 2 tsp white vinegar
- 5 cups water
- 4 dried anchovies
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 jalapeno
- 1/2 onion
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce

## Steps

1. [0:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5ZYf5FM2EU&t=9s) Let eggs sit at room temperature for one hour.
2. [0:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5ZYf5FM2EU&t=26s) Boil 5 cups of water in a pot.
3. [1:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5ZYf5FM2EU&t=62s) Add white vinegar to the boiling water.
4. [1:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5ZYf5FM2EU&t=65s) Carefully place 7 eggs into the boiling water.
5. [1:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5ZYf5FM2EU&t=73s) Cover the pot and boil the eggs for 8 minutes.
6. [2:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5ZYf5FM2EU&t=134s) Prepare and clean the dried anchovies by removing heads and guts.
7. [2:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5ZYf5FM2EU&t=153s) Peel and chop the onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper.
8. [3:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5ZYf5FM2EU&t=195s) Transfer the boiled eggs to cold water to soak.
9. [3:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5ZYf5FM2EU&t=200s) Toast the dried anchovies in a dry pan over heat.
10. [3:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5ZYf5FM2EU&t=207s) Add chopped onion, garlic, and jalapeno to the pan with anchovies and stir.
11. [4:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5ZYf5FM2EU&t=254s) Pour 1 cup of plain water into the pan.
12. [4:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5ZYf5FM2EU&t=257s) Pour 1/4 cup of soy sauce into the pan, cover, and let it boil.
13. [4:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5ZYf5FM2EU&t=267s) Crack the boiled egg shells while submerged in water and peel them.
14. [6:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5ZYf5FM2EU&t=390s) Strain the broth through a sieve into a bowl, pressing to extract liquid.
15. [6:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5ZYf5FM2EU&t=378s) Slice the peeled boiled eggs in half.
16. [6:46](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5ZYf5FM2EU&t=406s) Pour the strained, cooled broth over the halved eggs and serve.

## Equipment

- pot
- knife
- cutting board
- sieve
- bowl
- pan

## What the video didn't say

- exact heat level for boiling eggs and broth
- exact storage duration in refrigerator

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