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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Kimchi Egg Tacos

    A quick, fueling breakfast Kimchi Egg Tacos combine perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs with fresh basil and Korean kimchi and gochujang sauce.

    A quick, fueling breakfast Kimchi Egg Tacos combine perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs with fresh basil and Korean kimchi and gochujang sauce | with gochujang corn tortillas | breakfast ideas | kimchi eggs recipes
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    The idea is simple. When you need nourishment asap but don’t want to sacrifice flavor, simply crack a few hard boiled eggs while your tortillas are warming, then cover them both in refrigerator staples that add loads of flavor, spice and texture. Done and done.

    My main morning meal

    Most mornings there’s a spicy concoction of eggs and corn tortillas on my plate. Somewhat similar to huevos rancheros it’s always a little different, but always delicious. It’s not really the sort of thing I consider a “recipe” but at the urging on my friends and readers I am going to start sharing more of the everyday items that grace my plate on the daily.

    A quick, fueling breakfast Kimchi Egg Tacos combine perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs with fresh basil and Korean kimchi and gochujang sauce | with gochujang corn tortillas | breakfast ideas | kimchi eggs recipes

    I’m not sure why I never really considered them worthy of sharing before now even though they’ve been fueling me through my mornings for all these years.

    How to make simple egg tacos

    But now I see these kimchi and herb filled egg tacos are such a quick, easy, delicious and healthy breakfast. And are SO WORTHY.

    A quick, fueling breakfast Kimchi Egg Tacos combine perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs with fresh basil and Korean kimchi and gochujang sauce | with gochujang corn tortillas | breakfast ideas | kimchi eggs recipes

    What is Kimchi?

    Kimchi is a fermented blend of vegetables and spices. But after fermentation these simple ingredients become an addictingly crispy, crunchy, spicy concoction that can be used as a snack, condiment or ingredient in so many recipes.

    The smell may be funky enough to prevent people from trying kimchi but the taste is so worth the smell! Trust me, if you like sauerkraut and pickles I have a feeling you’ll also be a fan of kimchi. Not to mention all the health benefits.

    Buy kimchi in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores or make your own.

    I already loved so many recipes with kimchi,like kimchi scrambled eggs and korean kimchi tacos. So I knew a mashup of the two would be amazing as well.

    A quick, fueling breakfast Kimchi Egg Tacos combine perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs with fresh basil and Korean kimchi and gochujang sauce | with gochujang corn tortillas | breakfast ideas | kimchi eggs recipes

    What eggs to use in breakfast tacos

    Soft boiled, poached, fried and sunnyside up eggs all work in breakfast tacos. But the same beautiful runny yolks that make them so appealing also make a huge mess when eaten by hand inside street-taco sized tortillas. 

    Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs, on the other hand, can be sliced thin and placed inside even the most minuscule tacos mess-free.

    And if you’re like me and always have at least a half dozen hard boiled eggs in the fridge it can be made in minutes. Just the time it takes to heat the tortillas and peel the eggs.

    Best Hot Sauce for Eggs

    The vinegar and spicy chilis of hot sauce pair so well with both eggs and corn tortillas so hot sauce a perfect topper for this breakfast. What hot sauce is best paired with eggs? Both Korean kimchi and gochujang sauce are made with the same gochugaru chili powder and therefore are a natural pair in this version. But feel free to use any hot sauce you prefer.

    A quick, fueling breakfast Kimchi Egg Tacos combine perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs with fresh basil and Korean kimchi and gochujang sauce | with gochujang corn tortillas | breakfast ideas | kimchi eggs recipes

    Kimchi Egg Tacos Recipe

    Kimchi Egg Tacos

    A quick, fueling breakfast Kimchi Egg Tacos combine perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs with fresh basil and Korean kimchi and gochujang sauce.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Korean, Mexican
    corn tortillas, eggs, gochujang, hot sauce, kimchi
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 494kcal
    Author: Tristin Rieken

    Ingredients

    • 4 large eggs
    • 1 small avocado thinly sliced
    • 6 small corn tortillas heated or at room temperature
    • 1 cup kimchi
    • ½ cup fresh basil
    • drizzle gochujang
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    Instructions

    • Place eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cool water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and allow to boil rapidly for one minute before covering pan and turning the burner off. Leave eggs in covered pan on warm burner for 15 minutes. Then drain eggs and place in a bowl of ice water to quickly cool.
    • To assemble the tacos, divide the avocado among the tortillas. Top with sliced eggs, kimchi, basil and hot sauce. Serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 421mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 806mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1075IU | Vitamin C: 11.1mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 3.7mg
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    1. Iryna

      February 28, 2019 at 11:08 am

      5 stars
      What a delicious recipe to start the day off right! I’ve never tried Kimchi but I love fermented vegetables so I think I would definitely enjoy it.

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    2. Noelle

      February 28, 2019 at 11:12 am

      5 stars
      Eggs in breakfast tacos just make sense, why have I never thought of this, amazing!

      Reply
    3. Jessica Formicola

      February 28, 2019 at 12:57 pm

      5 stars
      We love tacos at our house, and when I made these for dinner this week, everyone loved them! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    4. Michelle

      February 28, 2019 at 2:11 pm

      5 stars
      This looks totally amazing! I’m always looking for new ways to eat kimchi. Thanks for the breakfast idea!

      Reply
    5. Elaine

      February 28, 2019 at 3:41 pm

      5 stars
      Never thought you could convert kimchi into tacos. But such a brilliant idea! And that gochujang sauce must have given the dish so much flavor!

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