Name: Gyeran Bap (Easy Korean Egg Rice with Leftover Rice) Recipe
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1/2 tbsp (7 ml) oil; 1 serving (about 1 cup / 200 g) cooked rice, warmed; 1/2 tbsp (7 g) butter (optional); 2 tsp (10 ml) soy sauce, preferably low sodium; 2 tsp (10 ml) sesame oil; 2 tsp (6 g) toasted sesame seeds

Description

Gyeran Bap is a delicious Korean dish that translates to ‘egg rice’. Made with simple ingredients like egg, rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil, this dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a quick meal.

Ingredients

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For Gyeran Bap:

1 egg
1/2 tbsp (7 ml) oil
1 serving (about 1 cup / 200 g) cooked rice, warmed
1/2 tbsp (7 g) butter (optional)
2 tsp (10 ml) soy sauce, preferably low sodium
2 tsp (10 ml) sesame oil
2 tsp (6 g) toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Heat oil in a non-stick skillet: Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Fry the egg: Crack an egg and fry it to your desired doneness.
Assemble the dish: In a bowl, add warm rice. Place a thin sliver of butter over the rice and place the fried egg on top. Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the egg, and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds.
Serve: Break the egg yolk with a spoon and break up the egg white into chunks. Mix the egg and rice together until well combined. Serve with kimchi on the side and enjoy!

Notes

Typically, one egg is used per serving, but you can increase it to two eggs if you prefer a creamier and richer taste.
Try adding toppings like crumbled roasted seaweed, avocado, fish roe, gochujang sauce, chili crisp, and ground beef bulgogi to enhance the dish.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: Approximately 350 kcal
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 215mg