Gilgeori Toast (Korean Street Toast With Cabbage and Egg) Recipe (2024)

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Alexa Weibel, Senior Staff Editor, NYT Cooking

I love this recipe! It's super textural and satisfying. I've tried both the jam and sugar and loved both — the salty-sweet element is surprisingly subtle — and look forward to trying it out with different condiments, like mustard or even gochujang. Thanks for sharing your family recipe, Darun!

Jersienne

Pandemic & food allergy transformations: sliced turkey (no ham in fridge); 3oz bagged classic coleslaw mix, salt & pepper; margarine (dairy allergy), Just Egg liquid eggless plant-based product (egg allergy), cinnamon sugar shaker for the Calandra’s whole wheat toast. Tasty. Schmeared on a little lime pickle for zing (no scallions or chili paste around).

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Best sandwich I’ve ever had! I had no fresh cabbage, so substituted half bok choi and half kimchi and it was fantastic!!! Will definitely make again.

Jules

Sedate version: use 1 egg in the mix, cook it as three small patties so each can fit onto a halved slice of buttered country toast. I ate the first two patties open faced (canape style?), w/ melted cheese. The third patty I ate as a tea sandwich, w/ a dab of orange marmalade. (No cheese, ketchup, mayo, etc.) V. civilized breakfast, quite tasty and no "recovery time" needed, just get on with your day. Yet still craveable this wayI do see a bigger, sloppier, condiment-laden version in my future.

benjamin

I was always partial to Isaac toast, a common chain in Seoul, which added sweet corn to the egg and bread and butter pickles to the sandwich for sweetness and texture, obviating there sugar. And, if you can find it or are adventurous enough to make it, they also used a peculiar kiwi fruit ketchup that elevates the sandwich from wonderful to magical!

Ruth

Excellent—like a high quality egg foo young sandwich. A light smear of raspberry jam, used two eggs, two slices of bacon, a slice of American cheese on homemade sandwich bread. Was a little heavy handed on the ketchup—my bad, but absolutely scrumptious. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

Jonathan

Delicious! Used a slice of prosciutto cotto and gouda cheese on sourdough. Tried jalapeño jelly as a sweetener, which added a bit of heat to the sweet. My only issue with the recipe was that it turned out rather sloppy, which might be the point, but I found it tricky to eat. Next time (and there will be a next time!) I will drain the cabbage mixture in a sieve and press on it a bit to remove some liquid before adding the egg.

Plantace

Very good! Prior to mixing, I thought the amount of cabbage would be too much for 1 sandwich, so, as I was making 2 anyway, sliced a total of maybe 1 1/2 C, and used box grater to shred 1/2 C carrot, seasoned as directed, then mixed in 2 eggs. End result seemed perfect for 2 sandwiches, which I served for easy dinner. Bread was a bit soft (homemade milk bread) so I'd toast it crisply brown and butter 1 side in the future. Will also add sriracha or sambal to ketchup, as heat would be welcome.

Autumn

This recipe was a hit! Learning curve for me was to putting a lid on the egg mixture to cook through evenly.

janisani

way better than it should be! After I massaged the veggies with salt, I let them drain in a sieve for an hour. Some liquid did come out, which might have otherwise have made it soggy. Not sure ham is a good idea. Thinking crisp bacon would be better.

stacey

So good! Used a 9 oz bag of broccoli slaw, added the scallions and five eggs for three sandwiches. Shredded Gouda on top of egg mixture in pan. Spread raspberry jam on one side of bread and siracha on other. Served with a spinach salad and chips for and a lovely August supper.

Elizabeth W

I’ve made this several times with store bought kimchi and absolutely love it. I’ve also eaten it without bread, just adding a touch of ketchup on top. For the sweet, I’ve used a tiny bit of Bonne Maman intense apricot - perfection.

Leslie Durand

Best sandwich I've ever made! It was wonderful with the recommended thick bread--but was still yummy with ultra-thin bread (which I used when trying to cut calories a bit). Do not skip the sugar on the bread! I use a 50-50 mayo-gochujang mix, and it's delicious.

alden

Delicious! Made this, used the ham and cheese, and added a squirt of mustard (a la maangchi). The sugar adds a nice sweetness to the dish. As maangchi suggests in her video, this needs to be eaten immediately; each person should eat as soon as it leaves the pan as the bread gets soft quite quickly. While still relatively healthy, it feels very substantial.

Tracy Colleen

Made this tonight, but used zucchini and carrots (on a low FODMAP diet), added a slice of American cheese and a teaspoon of Sriracha and a bit of pickle relish in the mayo. I also grilled the bread with cooking spray instead of butter. It was really good, and I will definitely make again. If using zucchini, drain it and pat dry with paper towels.

Blair Malcom

Wow, this was incredible! Don’t skimp on the jam, it’s a great counterpoint to the savory. I might sweat out the veggies a bit before adding the egg, otherwise my wife and I devoured this sloppy sandwich. Keep an extra napkin handy…

Jay

This was a miss for me. I’ve eyed this recipe for 3 years, made it as written, was starving when I ate it, and found it to be too much on every level. This tasted like being at a party where everyone is too loud. And now I feel blergh. If I make this again, I’ll use unsalted butter - the quantity of butter, plus the salt in the eggs and the bacon that I used instead of the ham made this inedible towards the end (and I love salt). I’m mad I risked fingers julienning 1/2 a carrot for this.

Kim Helgemoe

Sweet and savory-great texture. We loved this one.

CookinNJ

I wasn’t sure about the combo of flavors but surprisingly yummy! I only had whole grain bread on hand and it was still good. Will make again!

Charley

I thought this would be complicated. It was very easy and so good! Filling enough to share.

John

Made this more or less as written with great results. Used two eggs and added sriracha to the mix. Topped with cheddar. I used King Arthur's English Muffin Toasting Bread (https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/recipes/english-muffin-toasting-bread-recipe), which is an amazing, easy loaf for all things breakfast.

Anna

I'm positively surprised by this recipe! It's easy and quick to prepare, can be modified and is delicious! I did an open sourdough sandwich, used chicken ham and philapelphia, added some chilli to the cabbage mixture and topped with roasted peanuts for extra crunch. I will definitely try more variantd

Kim

Very tasty! Made with whole wheat bread and thought it was great, would make again.

Gail

Well that was interesting. I had no idea what to expect but I liked it. Someone said it’s like an egg foo young sandwich and I have to agree. Interesting textures and flavors. The sugar is a high note. No ham so I chopped up a slice of Canadian Bacon and mixed it in the egg/cabbage mixture. Perfectly easy, light dinner and I will do it again.

mimi

Thank you for this recipe! I grew up in Korea and worked as a server at a place where they sold these “toasts” of different types (pizza, cheese, veggie, ham, etc.) so this brought me back to those days.. I didn’t know it at the time but that experience taught me so much about myself and life. As for the recipe, this is different from that restaurant’s but that is to be expected. Don’t skimp on the mayo ketchup combo - that’s what makes this imo. Glad to see so many others enjoying this too

freezer lady

I made this with Sweet Chili sauce instead of jam. Perfect blend of sweetness and heat.I also added 1 tbsp. Rice flour because it was made with 4 eggs. I would use less rice flour next time, maybe 1.5 tsp.

Zak Buckles

I was looking forward to trying this sandwich and it did not disappoint! I added gochujang to the mayo/ketchup mix, and used the mixed berry jam I had in hand. Similar to others, I look forward to endless variations on this in the future.

Paige

Wow, is that tasty! I love okonomiyaki and this was like an okonomiyaki sandwich! Followed this to a T, only I used the toasted to toast the bread for speed. I wasn't sure about the ketchup and mayo, but it was perfect. Will definitely be making this again.

Lisa Cannon

Because I often serve this to a crowd I just make a frying pan sized pancake then cut it while quite hot into pieces and add cheese. Then finish the sandwich as per the directions. Its a cheat that doesn’t compromise flavor. YUM.

MuseumMom

Followed the original recipe (including cheese/ham and mayo/catsup). Ate one half and thought something was lacking…added sweet pickle relish to one side of the second be half - just the right amount of sweet and savory = PERFECT!

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Gilgeori Toast (Korean Street Toast With Cabbage and Egg) Recipe (2024)

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What is Gilgeori toast made of? ›

Korean Street Toast (Gilgeori Toast)- made from a thick vegetable omelette (egg, cabbage, carrot and scallions), a sprinkle of sugar and ketchup; all sandwiched between toasted bread. In Korea, you have the option of adding bacon and cheese for an extra cost.

What is the famous toast in Korean? ›

Gilgeori toast, which literally means “street toast” in Korean, is a popular salty-sweet egg sandwich sold by many street-food vendors in Korea. For many who grew up there, it's a nostalgic snack, reminiscent of childhood. Eaten for breakfast or lunch, it's quick, easy and adaptable.

What is the history of Gilgeori toast? ›

Korean Toast, also known as “gilgeori toast,” originated in the vibrant street food scene of South Korea. In the late 20th century, enterprising food vendors began crafting this innovative snack by blending Korean ingredients with a Western concept—sandwiches.

What is Seoul's famous street toast? ›

Seoul's famous street toast

Gilgeori toast is Korea's favourite street breakfast sandwich. Here you can have it with egg, ham, bacon or bulgogi beef. There are also options to add cheese, a hashbrown or both. Pro tip: pair your sandwich with galbae juice (Korean pear juice) to put an instant stop to your hangover.

What is Korean toast made of? ›

It is prepared using milk bread slices that are toasted in butter to crispy perfection, then filled with cheese, a crunchy vegetable omelette, and topped with sugar, ketchup, and mayo. Traditionally, sugar is sprinkled all over the omelette for added sweetness.

What is the origin of Korean street toast? ›

Gilgeori translates to “street” in Korean. It's also called Korean Street Toast because this sandwich was traditionally sold at street-food vendors in Korea. The purpose of this meal was to provide a compact, grab-and-go breakfast for people who were commuting to work or school.

What is the national breakfast of Korea? ›

Korea. Traditionally, Korean breakfasts consist mainly of rice and soup dishes. These can include small amounts of fish or beef, and some form of broth, stew or porridge. Like all Korean meals, breakfast is usually served with banchan, or side dishes consisting of kimchi, Gyeran-jjim (steamed eggs) and tofu.

What is a popular breakfast in Korea? ›

Porridge: Juk or jook, a rice porridge, is a popular breakfast dish, often served with savory or sweet toppings. Gyeran-mari: This is a rolled omelet with vegetables and sometimes meat. Bread and Pastries: In modern times, you can also find bread, toast, and pastries like red bean buns.

Who brought bread to Korea? ›

It has often been said that bread, pastries and cakes were introduced to the Korean Peninsula by Western missionaries, but, for the most part, they (with the exception of the Catholic missionaries) didn't arrive until the next year.

What country invented toasting? ›

But we do know that it’s a tradition that dates back to the Ancient Greeks of 6th Century BC. The practice began as a praise to their gods in hopes for long health. It was a simple, creative ritual involving good drinks and familiar company — and the earliest example of toasts as we know them today.

Who introduced bread to Korea? ›

Introduction by Foreign Missionaries

The bread-eating culture was first introduced to Korea through exchanges with foreign countries. Desserts such as wagashi sweets and western confectioneries were imported from Japan, which started the confectionery industry in Korea.

What is Hainanese toast? ›

Kaya toast is a dish consisting of two slices of toast with butter and kaya (coconut jam), commonly served alongside coffee and soft-boiled eggs. The dish was believed to be created by Hainanese immigrants to the Straits Settlements in the 19th century while serving on British ships.

What is ghee toast? ›

All Time Ghee Toast is a fluffy, crunchy toast biscuit coated with light sugar, great for a quick snack.

Is French toast and Bombay toast the same? ›

"French toast is a classic toast made up of bread soaked in beaten eggs, milk, cream, butter and then pan fried. It has two versions - sweet and savoury. Sweet version includes sugar, fruits and syrup and the savoury version has salt and sauces. The savoury version is called the Bombay toast.

Why is French toast called Bombay toast? ›

Others say that Bombay toast was born in households in southern India, and it was called “Bombay toast” because Bombay was, for southerners, a far-away, foreign city that they perceived as trendy and cosmopolitan.

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