Description
Gyeran Bap, or Korean Egg Rice, is a simple and comforting dish featuring fluffy cooked rice topped with perfectly cooked eggs, seasoned with sesame oil, soy sauce, and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. This quick meal is ready in just 10 minutes and offers a delicious combination of rich flavors and textures, ideal for a satisfying breakfast or light meal.
Ingredients
Rice and Seasoning
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Egg and Garnishes
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil and cook eggs: In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the pan and cook until the egg whites are fully set but the yolks remain runny, which should take about 3-4 minutes.
- Prepare the seasoned rice: While the eggs cook, place the 2 cups of cooked white rice into a bowl. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and toss gently to combine the flavors evenly.
- Assemble the dish: Once the eggs are cooked to your liking, transfer them carefully onto the soy sauce-seasoned rice in the bowl. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds and the sliced green onions over the top. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Serve immediately: Serve the Gyeran Bap hot for the best experience, enjoying the comforting texture of the rice combined with the silky runny egg yolks and nutty garnishes.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked rice for the best texture and flavor.
- For firmer yolks, cook the eggs longer until the desired firmness is reached.
- Sesame oil can be substituted with vegetable oil, but the nutty flavor is distinctive and recommended.
- Add a splash of kimchi or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes for an added kick.
- This dish is quick and ideal for a comforting breakfast or light dinner.
