Korean Breakfast Sandwich

Pinterent Juli 23, 2023 Comment

This Korean egg drop sandwich or scrambled egg sandwich is made with soft, fluffy eggs, buttered toast, ham, and cheese for a delicious breakfast egg sandwich! It's drizzled with sweet mayo sauce for a hint of sweetness.

This Korean egg drop sandwich is the perfect brunch or breakfast egg sandwich because it's quick and easy to make, satisfying, and keeps you full for hours.

Egg drop sandwich is a popular Korean egg sandwich made with fluffy scrambled eggs, ham or bacon, and cheese. It's sandwiched between thick slices of buttered toast and finished with a sweet egg drop sauce.

Korean Egg Sandwich (gilgeori Toast) Recipe

They're called egg drop sandwiches because they're named after Egg Drop (에그드랍) which is the name of the popular Korean sandwich shop that created this sensation.

Egg Drop is similar to Egg Tuck, another popular egg sandwich shop that's located in Los Angelos. If you can't make it to Seoul or Los Angelos, give this recipe a try!

Egg drop sandwiches are popular Korean egg sandwiches made with fluffy scrambled eggs, ham or bacon, and cheese. It's sandwiched between thick slices of buttered toast and finished with a sweet egg drop sauce.

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Add heavy cream when mixing the eggs for a richer, creamier flavor. For soft, creamy scrambled eggs, cook on medium low heat and gently stir with a flat spatula until the eggs begins to set. Turn off the heat and remove the pan from the burner. It will still continue to cook in the pan for soft, fluffy scrambled eggs that aren't overcooked.

This scrambled egg sandwich is best when eaten fresh but you can store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Microwave: To reheat, wrap the sandwich in a paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds at a time until warmed through and the cheese is melted.

Korean Street Toast Sandwich (korean Breakfast Sandwich)

This Korean egg drop sandwich or scrambled egg sandwich is made with soft, fluffy eggs, buttered toast, ham, and cheese for a delicious breakfast egg sandwich!

Tried this recipe? Let us know how it was and give it a 5 star rating! Tag @ to show off your creations! I love seeing your photos!This veggie-packed Korean street toast is easy and delicious! Experience the streets of Korea with a few ingredients you most likely have in your fridge.

Egg Drop Sandwich

Korean street toast, known as gilgeori toast (길거리 토스트), is a popular grab-and-go egg sandwich that’s delicious and filling. Gilgeori means street in Korean. Whenever I’m in Seoul, I enjoy one of these from a street cart to go with my morning coffee as often as I can.

There are infinite variations created by street vendors and fast food joints. The classic street egg toasts, however, typically include thinly sliced cabbage and other vegetables and are topped with sugar and condiments such as ketchup, mayonnaise and mustard. Often, a slice(s) of ham and/or cheese is added or offered as an option.

I’ve had several different ones, but my favorite is this veggie-packed egg toast by famous Halmeoni Toast (할머니 토스트) in Changdong neighborhood of Seoul. Halmeoni means grandma in Korean. Years ago, I saw a TV program featuring this 84 year old halmeoni who had been cooking up gilgeori toasts for 20 some years, and was still running the business because she wanted to stay active and interact with people. How inspiring!!

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Her street toasts were highly popular for being very big and loaded with veggies for 2, 000 won (less than $2) each at the time in 2018. She would sprinkle a heaping spoonful of sugar on top of the veggie omelet, followed by a good squirt of ketchup.

Sadly, Halmeoni passed away in February 2021, and her street cart was eventually closed down by the local government. Recently, her Vietnamese daughter-in-law, who used to help the aging mother-in-law with the business, reopened it at a different location in the same neighborhood. It’s wonderful to see the legacy of Halmeoni Toast being continued by her daughter-in-law. I can’t wait to visit the place next time I go to Korea.

Most gilgeori toasts are made with simple white bread slices toasted in a pan with margarine. You can also use whole wheat, multigrain or Asian milk bread. I usually use multi-grain milk bread from a Korean bakery.

Gilgeori Toast (korean Street Toast)

For vegetables, Halmeoni Toast uses thinly sliced green cabbage, onion, carrot and buchu (garlic chives). The cabbage is the main vegetable. If you don’t have garlic chives you can use a scallion. To make it as big as hers, use about 4 to 5 ounces (1 cup packed) of sliced veggies for each sandwich.

Halmeoni Toast uses one egg per sandwich with lots of vegetables. You can adjust the egg-to-vegetable ratio to taste, but to truly experience Halmeoni toast, try it with one and then increase to 1.5 (3 for 2 sandwiches) to 2 eggs next time, if you like.

Korean street vendors generally use margarine to toast bread and cook other ingredients. Butter is a great substitute. Olive oil is a healthier option if preferred, but I recommend you use margarine or butter if you’re trying it for the first time.

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To make a toast, place the veggies (reserving about 1/5) and egg in a deep bowl or cup and mix everything up by hitting them down and stirring with a pair of tongs or a fork. This breaks down the veggies and incorporates everything together, reducing the volume.

To finish up, place the veggie omelet on top of a toast. Sprinkle it with sugar and squirt ketchup to taste on top. I know some of you are skeptical about the sugar. I was too. In her TV interview, Halmeoni said sugar makes it more delicious. And I agree. It really enhances the sweetness of the veggies and taste of the savory toast. Again, to experience Halmeoni toast, try it once and decide how you like it.

This recipe makes one sandwich, but to make more, you can easily multiply the measurements by the number you want to make. I usually slice enough vegetables at once for several toasts, and keep them in the fridge. It comes in very handy when you need a quick breakfast or brunch.

Korean Street Toast (gilgeori Toast)

You can adjust the egg-to-vegetable ratio, but to truly experience Halmeoni toast, try it with one egg and then increase to 1.5 (3 for 2 sandwiches) to 2 eggs next time, if you like.Korean street toast is a popular breakfast food in Korea. It’s a sandwich filled with egg, vegetables, ham, ketchup, mayo, and cheese between buttery toasted bread. The unique combination of condiments creates a delicious sweet and salty taste that will leave you wanting more.

Korean Street Toast, also known as Gilgeori toast (길거리 토스트) in Korean, is a unique breakfast sandwich. It consists of shredded cabbage, carrot, and green onion cooked in an egg batter, layered with ham and cheese, and served between slices of buttered toast.

This popular Korean street food can often be found at street kiosks or franchise shops like Issac Toast, and is a common weekday morning scene on the streets of Korea. You’ll often see locals eating it on the go as they head to work or wait for the bus.

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What makes this Korean toast recipe so unusual is the combination of condiments used to flavor the sandwich. A blend of sugar or jam, ketchup, and mayo (optional) is used to complement the egg omelet, crunchy vegetables, ham, and cheese that are sandwiched between slices of buttery toasted bread.

This sweet and salty flavor combination may sound unusual, but it’s a taste sensation that has made Korean street toast a worldwide popular.

Don’t knock it until you try it! This breakfast sandwich is not only delicious, but also nutritious, and is incredibly easy and quick to make.

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Give it a try and discover why it’s become such a popular dish! And while you’re at it, be sure to try my recipe for Korean corn dogs, another beloved Korean street food.

Beat eggs in a large mixing bowl and add the shredded cabbage, carrot, green onion, and a pinch of salt; mix well.

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter on a skillet over medium low heat. (I use a stick of butter to touch the skillet directly).

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Spoon in a portion of egg and vegetable mixture, and spread it around to about the size of your sandwich bread. (You can make two egg pieces at a time)

Cook the egg omelettes 2-3 minutes on one side and flip. Cook until golden brown. Transfer the omelette to a plate and repeat the next batch.

Korean street vendors typically wrap their toast in foil and place it in a paper cup to keep its shape. However, you can also eat it as a regular sandwich or wrap it in parchment paper