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What Is Gyeran Mari?

‘Gyeran mari’ (계란말이), known as rolled eggs, egg rolls, and/or rolled omelet in English, is a popular quick and easy Korean lunch box or side dish recipe.

Not only is this recipe quick and easy to make, but it fills you up as it is packed full of protein! I recommend serving this with rice and vegetables if you make a lunch box!

Korean Rolled Eggs Ingredient List:

Below, I list the ingredients used to make this recipe. I also linked any informative articles on my site connected to these ingredients:

Eggs
Green onions
Carrots
SPAM or other pre-made meat
Carrots
Salt
Cooking Oil

A photo of Korean rolled eggs (gyeran mari) on a blue tray. Kimchi sits in the background.

Gyeran Mari Trips and Tricks:

Here, I list some helpful tips & tricks to help you make this easy gyeran mari recipe. If you have any questions, comment below or email me at [email protected]! I hope these tips help!

When making gyeran mari, I like to whisk the eggs before pressing them through a fine mesh sieve. While the sieve step is not necessary, it makes a smoother, creamier finish to the eggs.
Then, once through a sieve, I combine the eggs with the finely chopped other ingredients. My favorite combination is green onions, carrots, and SPAM. You can add other ingredients such as Korean pepper, bell peppers, onions, etc. Some people really enjoy it with crab sticks!
Because of how many egg rolls I eat, I bought a Japanese tamagoyaki pan. Tamagoyaki is the Japanese version of these egg rolls. The pan is rectangular, making it easier to prepare a perfectly rolled egg. If you do not have one of these pans, use a regular frying pan and cut off the uneven ends. This is the tamagoyaki pan I own.
The key to making gyeran mari is patience! You pour and roll the eggs in phases until you finish your egg batter.

Gyeran Mari (Korean Rolled Eggs) Frequently Asked Questions:

Now that we learned about some tips & tricks, I want to answer some questions you may have about gyeran mari. If I do not answer your question, feel free to leave a comment in the section below or email me at [email protected].

Is This Recipe Vegetarian or Vegan?

Unfortunately, this recipe is not vegan. The main ingredients for this recipe are egg and spam. Therefore, it cannot be made vegan.

To make it vegetarian, you can omit the pre-made meat in this dish.

A photo of Korean rolled eggs on a blue tray. The rolled eggs have spam, green onions, and carrots inside.

Does This Recipe Contain Major Allergens? (Gluten, Soy, Etc.)

Before listing all the major allergens, I want to state that all my recipes are naturally gluten-free. On this blog, I only use and recommend gluten-free ingredients and brands. That being said, I list gluten as a potential allergen when necessary– this is because many Korean ingredients (such as soy sauce, gochujang, and doenjang) contain gluten unless you specifically buy gluten-free versions. Not only is this true for gluten, but it is true for other major allergens as well. As such, I always list allergy substitutions in the next section of my post.

This recipe does not contain 8 of the 9 major allergens. It does not contain:

Peanuts
Tree Nuts
Milk (Dairy)
Sesame
Wheat (Gluten)
Fish
Crustacean Shellfish
Soybean

This recipe does contain 1 of the 9 major allergens. It can potentially contain:

Eggs

Note: You should check your pre-made meat (such as SPAM) to ensure it does not contain any allergens if you have an allergy.

Allergy Substitutions or Omissions:

For those with an egg allergy:

Unfortunately, the main ingredient of this dish is egg. If you have an egg allergy, I recommend avoiding this recipe altogether.

A photo of Korean rolled eggs (gyeran mari) on a blue tray. The eggs contain SPAM, carrots, and green onions.

Can You Make Korean Rolled Eggs in Advance?

Gyeran mari is best consumed the day they are made.

Though that is the case, you can make these Korean rolled eggs in advance.

How Long Can You Keep Gyeran Mari?

You should keep these gyeran mari in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.

Once refrigerated, you can keep gyeran mari chilled for two to three days. If you keep them any longer, you can run the chance of the eggs going bad. When storing the eggs, place them in an airtight container.

Where Can I Buy the Ingredients for This Recipe?

Excitingly, you can buy all the necessary ingredients for this recipe at your local well-stocked grocery store!

You can also go shopping at your local Korean grocery stores (such as H-Mart) or order online for these items to be delivered.

Where to Buy Korean Ingredients Online?

Nowadays, there are many online options to choose from when ordering Korean food online. These websites are not limited to but include:

Amazon
H-mart
Hanpoom
Wooltari
Seoul Mills

I Hope You Enjoyed Learning How to Make This Gyeran Mari Recipe!

In the end, I hope you enjoyed learning how to make this gyeran mari recipe. If so, let me know in the comment section!

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