King of Korean Snacks: Gyeranppang! Satisfying Crispy and Moist Texture
Egg Bread (Gyeranppang)
Korea, Republic ofSeoul, Namdaemun Market
- Food Travel Log
- Korea's snack king, gyeranppang, is crispy on the outside, moist inside, and tastes like sweet castella. A bite-sized egg satisfies hunger instantly! With many variations, I decided to make it with sliced bread. I packed a piece of bread with a fried egg and knife, but couldn't prepare it in 40 seconds like Sheeta in Laputa...
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 2000 Won
- Meal Date
- 11/26/2023
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Korean Egg Bread, also known as "Gyeran Bbang," is a popular street food in Korea, with its origins dating back to the economic growth period of the 1960s. It is a staple snack during the Korean winter, often enjoyed near the warmth of street vendor stalls during the cold season, becoming a local tradition with its enticing aroma. The basic cooking method is simple: pouring batter into a mold and cracking a raw egg on top to bake it. There are a variety of toppings like cheese and bacon to enjoy. Seoul's Namdaemun Market, considered its birthplace, is lined with many stalls that attract both travelers and locals with such convenient and warm dishes. Meanwhile, the blog author seems to be experimenting with a unique version using sliced bread, adopting a style reminiscent of a whimsical witch from "Kiki's Delivery Service," yet they failed to become a culinary champion of in-flight meals. Nonetheless, cheers to their culinary adventure, as their love for food is unstoppable, even if they can't carry a knife!
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