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Spicy Gochujang Eggs Appetizer Recipe Easy Homemade Korean Snack

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A quick and easy Korean snack featuring soft-boiled eggs coated in a spicy, sweet, and savory gochujang sauce, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and scallions.

Ingredients

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  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 2–3 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Optional chili flakes, for extra heat

Instructions

  1. Place 6 large eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water by about an inch (2.5 cm). Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for exactly 7 minutes for soft-yolk eggs or 9 minutes for medium-yolk eggs.
  3. Immediately transfer eggs into a bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Let chill for about 5 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons gochujang, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 minced garlic clove. Adjust sweetness or acidity if needed.
  5. Gently tap each egg on the counter and peel off the shell. Rinse under cool water to remove stray bits. Slice each egg in half lengthwise.
  6. Arrange the halved eggs on a serving plate. Using a spoon or pastry brush, generously coat the cut sides with the gochujang sauce. Let the sauce soak in for a minute or two.
  7. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced scallions over the eggs. Add a pinch of chili flakes if desired.
  8. Serve immediately. Can be kept chilled for up to 24 hours.

Notes

Use older eggs (about a week old) for easier peeling. If gochujang is too thick, stir in a teaspoon of warm water to loosen. Apply sauce while eggs are slightly warm for better flavor absorption. Use tamari for gluten-free option. Sauce can be made ahead and stored in fridge.

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