Gyeran Bap: Quick Korean Egg Rice
Gyeran Bap, or Korean Egg Rice, is a beloved comfort food capturing the essence of home-cooked goodness. This warm, satisfying dish perfectly combines the umami richness of soy sauce with the nuttiness of sesame oil.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked short-grain rice warm
- 1 large egg fried or scrambled
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds optional
- 1 stalk green onion sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Place warm cooked rice into a serving bowl.
- Prepare your egg: either fry it sunny-side up or scramble it until just set.
- Carefully place the cooked egg on top of the warm rice.
- Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil evenly over the egg and rice.
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if using.
- Serve immediately. Mix all ingredients thoroughly before eating to combine the flavors.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a dab of gochujang (Korean chili paste) or a sprinkle of kimchi. Feel free to add thinly sliced seaweed (gim) for more texture and flavor. Adjust soy sauce and sesame oil to your taste.