How to make Korean egg fried rice?

It’s a bit different! Korean egg fried rice typically involves scrambling eggs and stir-frying rice with soy sauce, veggies, and sometimes kimchi. Gyeran Bap is simpler and doesn’t require stir-frying.

Can I just crack an egg into rice?

Technically yes, but it’s best to fry the egg first. A cooked egg with a runny yolk blends better with hot rice. Raw egg works in dishes like Japanese tamago kake gohan, but not in this version.

What is a Korean rice dish with an egg on top?

That’s exactly what Gyeran Bap is Korean egg rice. “Gyeran” means egg, and “bap” means rice.

How to cook Korean rice easily?

Rinse short grain rice until water runs clear. Soak it for 20–30 minutes, then simmer covered for 12–14 minutes. Let it rest off the heat for another 10 before fluffing.

Easy Korean Egg Rice – Quick & Comforting Meal

Name: Easy Korean Egg Rice – Quick & Comforting Meal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1½ cups cooked short grain or jasmine rice; 1 egg; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; ½ tsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tbsp regular soy sauce (adjust to taste); 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds; 1 tbsp finely chopped green onion; ½ tsp vegetable or neutral oil (for frying egg); Optional: kimchi, tuna, roasted seaweed, avocado, sautéed veggies

Description

Easy Korean Egg Rice (Gyeran Bap) is a fast, comforting dish made with buttery rice, a fried egg, soy sauce, and sesame oil. It comes together in just 10 minutes and is endlessly customizable with toppings like kimchi, avocado, or tuna.

Ingredients

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1½ cups cooked short grain or jasmine rice

1 egg

1 tbsp unsalted butter

½ tsp toasted sesame oil

1 tbsp regular soy sauce (adjust to taste)

1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

1 tbsp finely chopped green onion

½ tsp vegetable or neutral oil (for frying egg)

Optional: kimchi, tuna, roasted seaweed, avocado, sautéed veggies

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Instructions

1. Mix hot cooked rice with butter until melted and combined. (Microwave cold rice for 2–3 minutes first.)

2. Transfer buttered rice to a wide serving bowl.

3. Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Fry the egg sunny side up.

4. Place the fried egg on top of the buttered rice.

5. Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.

6. Break the yolk, mix everything together well, and enjoy hot.

Notes

Use freshly cooked rice for best texture.

Butter melts evenly into hot rice, not cold.

A runny yolk adds creamy richness to each bite.

Use a large bowl for easy mixing.

Add toppings like kimchi, avocado, or protein for extra flavor.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 562
Sugar: 0.3g
Sodium: 65mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 83g
Fiber: 0.4g
Protein: 13g
Cholesterol: 194mg