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Korean-style serving of Rolled omelet

계란말이 · Rolled omelet

Rolled omelet

계란말이

What exactly is it?

Thin layers of egg are rolled together and sliced thickly. Cross-sections show the layers and chopped vegetables, with seaweed, cheese or ham as variations. Servings range from lunchbox sides to large shared plates.

Main ingredients

Eggs, salt, chopped scallion or carrot, oil

Ordering and serving

Taste before adding ketchup because the egg is seasoned. Cheese and ham versions change ingredients and price; distinguish an included side from a separately ordered plate.

Origins and changes

The method builds layers by adding egg to the pan in stages. Its sliceable form suits lunchboxes and side plates, unlike spoonable egg custard.

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Rolled omelet

계란말이

Main ingredients
Eggs, salt, chopped scallion or carrot, oil
Flavor and character
Thin layers of egg are rolled together and sliced thickly. Cross-sections show the layers and chopped vegetables, with seaweed, cheese or ham as variations. Servings range from lunchbox sides to large shared plates.
How to eat it
Taste before adding ketchup because the egg is seasoned. Cheese and ham versions change ingredients and price; distinguish an included side from a separately ordered plate.
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Steamed egg

계란찜

Main ingredients
Eggs, water or stock, salt or fermented shrimp, scallion
Flavor and character
Eggs diluted with water or stock are cooked into a soft custard. Smooth-set and puffed stone-pot versions differ in texture and appearance. The hot, moist center is eaten by the spoonful after cooling slightly.
How to eat it
Spoon some onto a side plate because the center can be hotter than it looks. Check shrimp or anchovy seasoning when relevant, and ask whether another bowl is included or charged.
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