Description
A simple Korean egg rice bowl made with fluffy rice, fried egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, and butter. Quick, comforting, and endlessly customizable for any meal of the day.
Ingredients
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2 cups cooked short-grain rice (fresh or leftover)
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2 large eggs
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1 tablespoon chopped scallions
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
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1 sheet roasted seaweed (gim), cut into strips
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Optional: kimchi, gochujang, sautéed vegetables, or cooked protein
Instructions
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If using leftover rice, reheat with a splash of water until soft and fluffy.
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Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil.
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Crack in the egg and cook sunny-side-up until the white is set and the edges are crisp, leaving the yolk runny.
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Place rice in a bowl, add butter, and top with the fried egg.
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Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil evenly over the rice.
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Break the yolk and gently stir everything together until coated.
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Garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, and roasted seaweed strips.
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Serve immediately with optional kimchi or other sides.
Notes
For a lighter version, swap butter with olive oil spray or use only egg whites.
Vegan option: use tofu scramble in place of egg and plant-based butter.
Gluten-free option: replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
Best enjoyed fresh; rice can be prepped ahead, but eggs should be cooked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/2 recipe)
- Calories: ~350 kcal
- Sugar: ~1 g
- Sodium: ~600 mg
- Fat: ~14 g
- Saturated Fat: ~6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~7 g
- Trans Fat: ~0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~44 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Protein: ~12 g
- Cholesterol: ~185 mg