Description
Korean egg rice blends comfort and simplicity in a quick meal. Savory scrambled eggs nestle over warm rice, creating a satisfying dish perfect for busy nights. Home cooks will enjoy this flavorful culinary moment.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (112 cups) cooked short grain rice (or jasmine rice)
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) unsalted butter
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) regular soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) green onion, finely sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) vegetable oil or any neutral oil
Optional Add-ins:
- Kimchi
- Canned tuna
- Roasted seaweed flakes
- Avocado
- Sauteed vegetables (carrots/spinach/zucchini)
Instructions
- Warm the freshly cooked rice in a bowl and gently fold in softened butter until the grains are evenly coated and glistening.
- Warm a non-stick skillet over medium heat, drizzle with a thin layer of oil, and carefully crack the egg, allowing it to sizzle and develop crispy edges while delicately spooning hot oil over the yolk to create a glossy, partially set surface.
- Artfully transfer the golden-edged egg atop the buttery rice, creating an inviting presentation that promises rich flavor.
- Sprinkle a generous dusting of toasted sesame seeds across the dish, drizzle with fragrant sesame oil, scatter finely chopped green onions, and finish with a light splash of soy sauce.
- Gently fold all components together, allowing the runny egg yolk to create a luxurious sauce that mingles with the rice, and savor the harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
Notes
- Butter Selection Choose high-quality unsalted butter for a richer, creamier rice texture that melts smoothly into the grains.
- Egg Technique Ensure a crispy egg white with a perfectly runny yolk by using medium heat and tilting the pan to baste the egg with hot oil.
- Customization Options Swap butter with sesame oil for a more authentic Korean flavor, or add gochujang for a spicy kick that elevates the simple dish.
- Dietary Adaptations Use gluten-free soy sauce for a celiac-friendly version, or substitute rice with cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg