Soft Zucchini and Egg Roll (Gyeran Mari)
How to Make Zucchini Egg Roll: A Perfect Egg Cooking Recipe
Introducing Zucchini Egg Roll, a delightful dish where fragrant zucchini meets fluffy eggs for a wonderful taste. This nutritious side dish is loved by everyone, from kids to adults, and is perfect as a meal accompaniment or for bento boxes.
Main Ingredients
- 7 fresh eggs
- 1/4 zucchini
- 1/5 carrot
- 3 scallions (or green onions/chives)
- 2 pinches of salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, in a bowl, crack 5 fresh eggs and add about 2 pinches of salt for seasoning. Whisk gently until smooth, being careful not to create too much foam. Thoroughly mixing the eggs is key.
Step 2
In a separate small bowl, whisk 2 eggs with a tiny pinch of salt. This egg mixture will be used to coat the vegetables at the end, so preparing it without vegetables ensures a beautiful final appearance. This is a great tip for making a neat egg roll.
Step 3
Wash the carrot, peel it, and then julienne it very thinly. Finely mince the julienned carrots. Cutting the vegetables small will help create a beautifully patterned egg roll. Smaller pieces result in a better visual.
Step 4
Wash the scallions and finely chop only the green parts. If you don’t have scallions, you can use fragrant chives or crisp green onions for a delicious result. Choose according to your preference.
Step 5
Slice the zucchini thinly into half-moon shapes. Sprinkle a little salt over the sliced zucchini and let it sit for about 5 minutes to draw out moisture. This will make the zucchini tender and the egg roll more moist. After salting, gently pat the zucchini dry with paper towels.
Step 6
Lightly oil a rectangular egg roll pan. Use a paper towel to spread a thin, even layer of oil across the entire surface of the pan. If you don’t have a square pan, a round frying pan can also be used, though it might require a bit more practice to get the shape right.
Step 7
Once the pan is heated over medium heat, pour in about one ladleful of the whisked egg mixture (from the 5 eggs). Spread it thinly and widely to cover the bottom of the pan. Be mindful of the heat to prevent the egg from burning.
Step 8
When the egg is about 70-80% cooked and the edges are slightly set, carefully start rolling from one side of the pan. Gently push the rolled egg towards the empty side of the pan.
Step 9
Add a little more oil to the empty part of the pan and wipe it with a paper towel. Pour in another ladleful of the egg mixture and spread it thinly. Once this layer of egg is partially cooked, lift the previously rolled egg and place it on top, then roll it again. Overlapping the layers ensures the egg roll stays together.
Step 10
For the third layer, arrange the prepared zucchini slices evenly in the empty space of the pan. Carefully pour the second egg mixture (from the 2 eggs) into the gaps around the zucchini. Once the egg mixture starts to set slightly, lift the existing roll and place it on top of the zucchini, then roll it up. Rotate the pan to cook evenly until golden brown.
Step 11
Here’s the crucial tip: Keep the heat on low. This prevents the egg from burning, stops the zucchini from lifting, and ensures a uniformly beautiful egg roll. Be patient and cook it slowly.
Step 12
Finally, add any remaining zucchini to the pan as desired and pour the rest of the egg mixture over it. As the egg begins to set, lift the previously rolled egg roll and place it on top, then roll it up. Continue to flip and turn the roll to ensure the inside is fully cooked.
Step 13
Once the zucchini egg roll is cooked, it’s still soft and can lose its shape. Tightly roll it up using parchment paper or a bamboo mat. Letting it cool while rolled will firm it up, allowing for clean cuts later.
Step 14
After the egg roll has cooled slightly, unwrap it and slice it into your desired thickness. Slice neatly on a cutting board for a perfect presentation.
Step 15
Here it is – a delicious and visually appealing zucchini egg roll, packed with nutrients. The combination of fresh vegetable texture and soft egg is simply delightful.
Step 16
Enjoy this satisfying meal with a warm bowl of rice!
