Description
Gyeran Bap is a simple and comforting Korean dish made with steamed rice topped with a fried egg and seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil. It’s a quick and satisfying meal often enjoyed for breakfast or a light lunch.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cooked white rice (preferably short-grain)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon butter (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 green onion, finely chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a small pan over medium heat and add the butter or a bit of oil.
- Crack the egg into the pan and fry until the whites are set and the yolk is still runny, or to your desired doneness.
- Place the hot cooked rice in a bowl and make a small well in the center.
- Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice.
- Top the rice with the fried egg.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds, green onion, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Mix everything together before eating for best flavor.
Notes
- Use freshly steamed rice for the best texture and warmth.
- Add kimchi or roasted seaweed for additional flavor.
- You can use a poached egg instead of a fried egg if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
