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Spicy Gochujang Eggs in Purgatory
This recipe for Spicy Gochujang Eggs in Purgatory is based on a Korean-style sweet and savoury spicy sauce with perfectly cooked eggs set on top.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 196 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer , Lunch , Brunch
Cuisine:
Asian , Korean
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
Gochujang sauce:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ white onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru (korean chili powder)
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2-3 tablespoon water
Garnish (optional):
- cilantro chopped
- sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil over a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and aromatic.
- Stir in the gochugaru (Korean pepper paste), gochujang (Korean chili powder), soy sauce, maple syrup, tomato paste and water.
- Bring the heat down to a simmer.
- Crack eggs (one at a time) into the sauce, leaving space in between.
- Cover with a lid and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until eggs are set to your preference.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds (optional).
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
196kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
327mg
(109%)
Sodium
515mg
(21%)
Potassium
392mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1819IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
89mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 327mg | 109% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1819IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.