Jang-jorim
Jang-jorim (Korean: 장조림; Hanja: 酱牛肉) is a Korean side dish consisting of eye of round beef braised in soy sauce with shisito peppers and eggs.[1] Jang-jorim is a type of jorim, a Korean simmered dish that preserves well. The side dish is commonly packed in lunch boxes in South Korea and is sold at South Korean convenience stores as a lunchtime dish.[2][3] The dish can also be made using shiitake mushrooms, quail eggs, and pork.
![]() Jang-jorim with peppers and whole garlic | |
Type | Jorim (조림) |
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Course | Banchan (반찬) |
Place of origin | Korea |
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Ingredients generally used | |
History
The first known mention of jang-jorim is in Volume 128 of the Veritable Records of the Joseon Dynasty, where it describes a dish called damhae (Korean: 담해; Hanja: 醓醢) made by slicing beef and braising it in soy sauce.[4][5]
Description

The dish is made by simmering small chunks of lean beef first in water, skimming off any scum. Once the beef is cooked, the meat is simmered in soy sauce along with a mixture of garlic, ginger, and sugar. When served, the meat is shredded along the grain, and drizzled with the braising liquid to re-moisten the meat.[3][6] The dish preserves well in the fridge, and is typically served cold with other side dishes.[7]
See also
References
- Kim, Eric. "Jalapeño Jangjorim With Jammy Eggs". NYT Cooking. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- Hye-jin, Byun (2022-06-17). "Rising 'lunchflation' drives Korean workers to look for cheaper options". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
- Ro, Hyo-sun (2014-04-25). "Jangjorim (soy-braised beef)". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2023-03-01.
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