Baek Jong-won’s Egg Sandwich
How to Make a Creamy Egg Sandwich, Baek Jong-won Style
Let’s make a delicious egg sandwich inspired by Baek Jong-won’s recipe! π³ This sandwich features a perfectly cooked egg, savory bacon, and two special sauces for an irresistible combination. (Makes 1 sandwich) I personally doubled the bacon from the original recipe for an extra burst of flavor!
Egg Sandwich Essentials- 3 fresh eggs
- 2 slices of soft bread
- 1 slice of processed cheese
- 3 slices of crispy bacon
- Butter, for cooking (as needed)
- Mayonnaise sauce, for spreading (as needed)
- Sriracha mayonnaise sauce, for spreading (as needed)
Basic Mayonnaise Sauce (The Perfect Sweet & Salty)- 30g mayonnaise
- 6g granulated sugar
Spicy & Sweet Sriracha Mayonnaise Sauce (For a Zesty Kick!)- 30g mayonnaise
- 6g granulated sugar
- 1.5g fine chili powder (for color and mild heat)
- 12g vinegar
- 30g mayonnaise
- 6g granulated sugar
Spicy & Sweet Sriracha Mayonnaise Sauce (For a Zesty Kick!)- 30g mayonnaise
- 6g granulated sugar
- 1.5g fine chili powder (for color and mild heat)
- 12g vinegar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the two special sauces. For the basic mayonnaise sauce, combine the mayonnaise and granulated sugar in a bowl. Whisk them together until the sugar granules are completely dissolved. This creates a wonderfully smooth and sweet sauce. For the sriracha mayonnaise sauce, add the mayonnaise, granulated sugar, fine chili powder, and vinegar to another bowl. Stir well until the sugar has dissolved. This sauce will have a slightly spicy and savory flavor profile. Having these sauces ready beforehand will save you time when assembling the sandwich!
Step 2
Now, let’s get the bread ready for our sandwich. Melt a generous amount of butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Place the two slices of bread in the pan and toast one side until golden brown and slightly crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Be mindful of the heat to prevent burning the bread. Toasting the bread adds a delightful texture to the finished sandwich.
Step 3
Let’s cook the bacon, one of the stars of this delicious egg sandwich! In a separate pan, lay out the bacon slices and cook over medium heat until they are nicely browned and crispy on both sides. If there’s excess bacon grease, you can carefully dab it with a paper towel for a cleaner sandwich. Crispy bacon adds a wonderful depth of flavor.
Step 4
It’s time to cook the soft and fluffy eggs. Add a little butter to the same pan you used for the bacon, and once it’s hot, crack in the 3 eggs. As the eggs begin to set, reduce the heat to medium and gently stir them with a spatula or chopsticks. The key is to stir gently, like making scrambled eggs, but avoid breaking them up too much. Stirring in this way incorporates air, resulting in a fluffier texture.
Step 5
When the eggs are about halfway cooked, lower the heat to low. Now, we’ll shape the eggs to fit the size of the bread. Using a spatula or chopsticks, gently press and mold the eggs into a rectangular shape that matches your bread slices. The ideal texture is when the edges are cooked, but the center is still slightly moist and soft. Turn off the heat as soon as the center is slightly undercooked; the residual heat in the pan will finish cooking them perfectly. Place the slice of processed cheese on top of the cooked eggs. The warmth will melt the cheese, making it even creamier and more flavorful.
Step 6
Finally, it’s time to assemble the sandwich! Arrange the bread slices with the toasted sides facing outwards. Spread the basic mayonnaise sauce evenly on one slice of bread and the sriracha mayonnaise sauce on the other, covering the entire surface. Carefully place the warm egg with the melted cheese onto one of the sauced bread slices. Add another light layer of mayonnaise sauce on top of the egg for extra moisture and flavor. Arrange the crispy bacon slices on top, then cover with the other slice of bread to complete your delicious Baek Jong-won egg sandwich! This makes for a satisfying meal or a delightful brunch. Enjoy your creation!
