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Spicy Gochujang Eggs Rice bowl topped with spicy Korean ground beef and jammy soft-boiled eggs cut in half, showing golden yolks with chili oil and green onions.

Bold Gochujang-Simmered Eggs

Rich, spicy eggs simmered in a deeply savory Korean chili sauce that soaks into every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 14
Course: Main Dish, Dinner
Cuisine: Korean, Asian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 14 large eggs cold from the refrigerator
  • 3 ½ green onions sliced thin and separated into whites and greens
  • 3 ½ cloves garlic finely minced for even flavor
  • 1 green chili pepper thinly sliced, optional for heat
  • 1 mild red chili pepper sliced, or substitute bell pepper for color
  • 11 cups water divided for boiling and sauce
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil used for browning beef
  • 9 oz ground beef loosely packed, 80–85% lean
  • 2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil added at the end for aroma
  • ½ teaspoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish and crunch
  • Hot steamed rice about 1 cup per serving, freshly cooked
  • Seasoning Sauce
  • 2 ¼ tablespoon gochujang Korean chili paste, full-bodied and spicy
  • 2 ¼ tablespoon gochugaru Korean chili flakes, medium heat
  • 1 ¼ tablespoon soy sauce adds salt and umami
  • 1 ¼ tablespoon oyster sauce for depth and sweetness
  • 2 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder boosts savoriness
  • 2 teaspoon sugar balances heat
  • 1 ¼ tablespoon honey adds gentle sweetness and gloss
  • Black pepper freshly ground, to taste

Method
 

  1. Slice the green onions, separating whites from greens, mince the garlic, and thinly slice the peppers if using. prep
  2. Stir all seasoning sauce ingredients together until smooth and cohesive. mix
  3. Bring 9 cups of water to a rolling boil, gently lower in the cold eggs, and swirl briefly to center the yolks. prep
  4. Simmer eggs for 7 minutes, then chill in ice water, peel, and set aside. prep
  5. Heat oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef, and allow it to brown undisturbed before breaking it apart and cooking through. prep
  6. Add scallion whites and garlic, stirring until fragrant and softened. prep
  7. Lower heat, add the seasoning sauce, and gently sauté until glossy and fragrant without scorching. mix
  8. Pour in remaining water, bring to a boil, add eggs, and simmer so they absorb the sauce. assemble
  9. Turn off heat, fold in green onions, peppers, sesame oil, and sesame seeds, then gently coat everything. finish
  10. Serve eggs over hot rice with extra sauce spooned on top. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 180gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 27gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 390mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Deeply savory and cozy, these eggs soak up every drop of sauce and taste even better the next day. Serve over hot rice for the ultimate comfort bowl.

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