Description
Gyeran Bap, also known as Korean Egg Rice, is a comforting and flavorful dish that makes for a delightful meal, whether enjoyed for breakfast or as a main course. This recipe combines warm white rice with seasoned eggs and a savory touch of soy sauce and sesame oil, topped with green onions and sesame seeds for added crunch and aroma. Optional additions like kimchi or seaweed elevate the dish further, making it a versatile and satisfying option for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice:
- 2 cups cooked short-grain white rice (warm)
Eggs:
- 2 large eggs
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- Black pepper to taste
Optional:
- Kimchi or seaweed for serving
Instructions
- Cook Eggs: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Crack eggs into the skillet and cook to preferred doneness.
- Prepare Rice: Divide warm rice into two bowls. Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil, then gently mix.
- Assemble: Top each bowl of rice with a cooked egg. Sprinkle sesame seeds, green onions, and black pepper on top.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately, optionally with kimchi or seaweed on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chili oil or gochujang.
- For a creamy texture, mix the egg into the hot rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
