The Ultimate Egg Sandwich, Baek Jong-won Style
The Ultimate Egg Sandwich, Baek Jong-won Style
Perfect for Late-Night Cravings! The Best Egg Sandwich Recipe by Baek Jong-won
Try making the incredibly popular Baek Jong-won egg sandwich at home! It’s perfect as a hearty snack for kids, a satisfying late-night meal, or a simple, delicious lunch. Chef Baek’s recipes always guarantee amazing flavor. Experience the fantastic combination of fluffy eggs, savory bacon, and melted cheese!
Main Ingredients- 4 slices of bread
- 3 fresh eggs
- 6 strips of flavorful bacon
- 2 slices of cheese
- A knob of butter (about 1 tbsp)
Mayonnaise Sauce (Basic)- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp sugar
Spicy & Sweet Sriracha Sauce (Korean Style)- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 Tbsp fine gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 2.5 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp sugar
Spicy & Sweet Sriracha Sauce (Korean Style)- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 Tbsp fine gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 2.5 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, gather all the ingredients for your sandwich: bread, fresh eggs, bacon for crisping, cheese slices, butter, and the ingredients for both the basic mayonnaise sauce and the spicy sriracha sauce.
Step 2
Prepare the basic mayonnaise sauce. In a bowl, combine 1/3 cup of mayonnaise with 1 Tbsp of sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved into the mayonnaise. This simple sauce will add a delightful touch to your sandwich.
Step 3
Now, let’s make a spicy and sweet sriracha sauce tailored for Korean palates. In another bowl, mix 1/3 cup of mayonnaise with 0.5 Tbsp of fine gochugaru, 2.5 Tbsp of vinegar, and 1 Tbsp of sugar. Whisk everything together until smooth. The tanginess of the vinegar, the mild heat of the chili powder, and the sweetness of the sugar create a wonderfully addictive flavor profile that cuts through richness and elevates the sandwich.
Step 4
Melt a knob of butter in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Once the butter is melted and fragrant, place the bread slices in the pan. Toast one side of each bread slice until it’s lightly golden brown. Toasting only one side helps prevent the bread from becoming soggy when the sauces are applied.
Step 5
Place the toasted bread slices onto a plate or cutting board. It’s time to assemble! Take two slices of the toasted bread and lay them side-by-side. On one slice, generously spread the prepared basic mayonnaise sauce, ensuring it covers the surface evenly, right to the edges.
Step 6
On the other slice of bread, spread the spicy and sweet Korean-style sriracha sauce. Again, spread it evenly across the bread. The combination of these two distinct sauces will create a complex and delicious flavor layer.
Step 7
Cook the bacon strips in a pan until they are crispy. If excess grease accumulates, you can carefully dab it away with paper towels for a cleaner result. Crispy bacon adds a wonderful texture and savory depth to the sandwich.
Step 8
In a separate bowl, crack the 3 eggs and whisk them thoroughly. Reheat the frying pan you used for the butter (or a clean one) over medium-low heat. Pour the whisked egg mixture into the hot pan.
Step 9
As the eggs begin to set, gently stir them with chopsticks or a spatula, like making scrambled eggs. Avoid breaking them up too finely; aim for larger curds. Once mostly cooked, shape the eggs into a rectangular form, resembling a thick omelet or egg patty. This shape will fit perfectly into the sandwich.
Step 10
Now, let’s build the sandwich! On top of the sauce-covered bread, arrange the crispy bacon strips. Layer the fluffy scrambled egg mixture on top of the bacon. Finally, place a slice of cheese over the eggs. Then, cover everything with the other slice of bread. The residual heat will melt the cheese, binding all the components together.
Step 11
Congratulations! Your delicious Baek Jong-won style egg sandwich is complete. Enjoy it while it’s warm for the best experience. This sandwich is perfect as a filling meal, a delightful midnight snack, or a treat for the kids!
