10-Min Korean Egg Rice Bowl (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 ½ cups cooked short grain rice or sub with jasmine rice
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1 egg
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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½ teaspoon sesame oil, toasted
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1 tablespoon regular soy sauce, add to taste
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1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
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1 tablespoon green onion, finely sliced
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½ teaspoon vegetable oil or any neutral oil
→ Optional Add-ins
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Kimchi
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Canned tuna
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Roasted seaweed flakes
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Avocado slices
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Sauteed vegetables (carrots, spinach, zucchini)
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Additional protein of your choice
# Instructions:
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Start with hot cooked rice - if you've got leftover rice in the fridge, just microwave it for 2-3 minutes until it's nice and hot. Add the tablespoon of butter directly to the hot rice and mix until the butter melts completely and coats all the grains. Transfer this buttery rice to a large serving bowl.
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Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. Once hot, crack in your egg and fry it sunny side up (or however you prefer). For a perfect sunny side up egg, cook until the whites are almost set but the yolk is still runny. Pro tip: Spoon some of the hot oil over the yolk to help it cook faster without burning the whites.
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If you like crispy edges on your egg, use a bit more oil in the pan. For a fully cooked yolk without crispy edges, reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pan with a lid until the yolk sets. If you prefer scrambled eggs, beat the egg first, then cook over low heat while gently moving it around in the pan.
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Carefully slide your fried egg on top of the buttered rice in the serving bowl.
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Drizzle the sesame oil and soy sauce over the egg and rice. Sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Feel free to adjust these amounts based on your taste preferences.
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Mix everything together just before eating, breaking the egg yolk so it creates a rich sauce that coats the rice. If you're adding any optional ingredients like kimchi or seaweed, add them now and enjoy your quick meal!
# Notes:
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This is a perfect quick meal when you're short on time but want something satisfying and flavorful.
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The runny egg yolk creates a creamy sauce when mixed with the rice - it's the best part!
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In Korea, this dish is often eaten for breakfast, but it makes a great lunch or dinner too.
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If you have leftover rice, this meal can truly be ready in just 10 minutes.