Description
Gyeran Bap, also known as Korean Egg Rice, is a simple yet flavorful dish that combines hot cooked rice with a fried egg, sesame oil, soy sauce, and seasonings. Topped with sesame seeds and green onions, it’s a popular Korean comfort food perfect for breakfast or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked short-grain white rice (hot)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- pinch of salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
For Garnish:
- toasted sesame seeds
- chopped green onions (optional)
- roasted seaweed (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet: Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the Egg: Add butter to the skillet, crack in the egg, and fry to your preferred doneness.
- Prepare the Rice: Place hot cooked rice in a serving bowl, drizzle with sesame oil and soy sauce, and mix gently.
- Assemble: Place the fried egg on top of the rice. Season with salt, black pepper, sesame seeds, and green onions if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately, optionally with roasted seaweed on the side.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor with gochujang or kimchi.
- Customize with a poached or scrambled egg.
- Perfect for a quick, comforting meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
