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Korean Roasted Rice Bowl

Korean Roasted Rice Bowl

Krysta
This Korean-inspired rice bowl combines tender roasted vegetables, savory seasoned meat, and perfectly crisped rice, all crowned with a fried egg and a vibrant gochujang sauce. It's a comforting and flavorful dish that brings traditional Korean tastes to your dinner table with an oven-baked twist.
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Calories 620 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup cooked short-grain rice slightly cooled
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 lb beef sirloin or boneless chicken thighs thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar lightly packed
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup carrots julienned or thinly sliced
  • 1 cup zucchini julienned or thinly sliced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper sliced
  • 1/2 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 5 oz fresh spinach blanched and squeezed dry (optional)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil (for spinach)
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic (for spinach)
  • Pinch salt (for spinach)
  • 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil (for sauce)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp minced garlic (for sauce)
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (for sauce)
  • 4 large eggs fried
  • Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • Sliced scallions for garnish
  • Optional kimchi for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • **1. Prepare Meat:** In a medium bowl, combine thinly sliced meat with soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, brown sugar, 1 tsp minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper. Toss to coat and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  • **2. Prepare Vegetables:** In a large bowl, toss carrots, zucchini, red bell pepper, and onion with 1 tbsp sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Spread vegetables evenly on one prepared baking sheet.
  • **3. Prepare Rice:** In another bowl, toss cooked short-grain rice with 1 tbsp sesame oil. Spread the rice in a thin, even layer on the second prepared baking sheet.
  • **4. Roast:** Place both baking sheets in the preheated oven. Roast for 15-20 minutes, stirring vegetables once, until vegetables are tender-crisp and rice begins to crisp and lightly brown at the edges. Remove from oven.
  • **5. Cook Meat:** While vegetables and rice roast, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated meat and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat.
  • **6. Prepare Spinach (Optional):** If using, blanch fresh spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds. Drain well and squeeze out excess water. In a small bowl, toss the blanched spinach with 1 tsp sesame oil, 1/2 tsp minced garlic, and a pinch of salt.
  • **7. Make Gochujang Sauce:** In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, 1 tbsp sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, 1 tsp minced garlic, and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds until smooth.
  • **8. Fry Eggs:** In a non-stick pan, fry 4 eggs to your desired doneness, ideally with runny yolks.
  • **9. Assemble & Serve:** Divide the crispy oven-baked rice among four serving bowls. Arrange the roasted vegetables, cooked meat, and blanched spinach (if using) attractively over the rice. Top each bowl with a fried egg. Drizzle generously with the gochujang sauce. Garnish with extra toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Serve immediately, with kimchi on the side if desired.

Notes

For extra crispy rice, ensure it's spread thinly on the baking sheet and not overcrowded. Feel free to experiment with different vegetables like broccoli florets, sliced sweet potatoes, or asparagus. For protein, tofu or tempeh can be used as vegetarian alternatives, marinated similarly. Adjust the amount of gochujang in the sauce to control the spice level. A drizzle of extra sesame oil over the finished bowl adds more richness.
Keyword Korean roasted bowl, gochujang recipe, crispy rice, oven bibimbap, healthy Korean, bulgogi style, fried egg rice