Description
Gyeran Bap, or Korean Egg Rice, is a quick and comforting Korean dish made with warm rice, a fried or poached egg, and a savory soy-sesame sauce. It’s a perfect go-to meal for breakfast or a light lunch.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cooked short-grain white rice (preferably warm)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp butter (optional)
- 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat a little oil and fry the egg to your desired doneness (sunny-side-up is traditional).
- Scoop warm rice into a bowl and place the egg on top.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and soy sauce, then add a small pat of butter if using.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds, green onion, and black pepper.
- Mix everything together and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Add kimchi, nori (seaweed strips), or gochujang for extra flavor.
- Use leftover rice for convenience—just reheat before serving.
- For a runnier sauce, mix the soy sauce and sesame oil with a splash of water or broth before pouring over.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 185mg