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Korean Egg Rice (Gyeranbap)


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Description

A cozy bowl of comfort featuring warm short-grain rice topped with a golden fried egg, soy sauce, and sesame oil, perfect for any time of day.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked white short-grain rice (about 180200 g)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp unsalted butter (or 1 tsp neutral oil)
  • 1 tbsp chopped green onion (scallion)
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Heat the cooked rice in a microwave-safe bowl until steaming (about 1–2 minutes) or warm in a pan over low heat with a splash of water to loosen the grains.
  2. In a small nonstick pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Crack in the egg and fry to your desired doneness (3–4 minutes for sunny-side up).
  3. Place the hot fried egg on top of the warmed rice.
  4. Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil evenly over the egg and rice.
  5. Sprinkle the chopped green onion and toasted sesame seeds on top.
  6. Serve warm, breaking the yolk before mixing everything together if desired.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best results. Can add kimchi or gochujang for extra flavor.

  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 370
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 370mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 186mg
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