Description
Gyeran Bap is a simple, comforting Korean dish made with steamed rice, a fried egg, and a variety of seasonings. It’s a quick and satisfying meal often enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
- Kimchi (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Crack the egg into the pan and fry until the white is set, but the yolk remains runny. Set aside.
- In a bowl, place the cooked rice and add soy sauce, sesame seeds, gochugaru, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Place the seasoned rice into a serving bowl.
- Top the rice with the fried egg.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve with kimchi if desired.
Notes
- You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less gochugaru.
- If you prefer a more savory flavor, add a bit more soy sauce or a dash of fish sauce.
- For a vegetarian version, simply omit the kimchi or use a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 180mg