10-Minute Easy Korean Egg Rice (Gyeran Bap) Recipe
This quick and easy Korean Egg Rice (Gyeran Bap) is a comforting one-bowl meal that combines warm, buttery rice with a perfectly fried egg and flavorful seasonings. Ready in just 10 minutes, this dish is ideal for a simple breakfast, lunch, or dinner, offering a delicious balance of savory, nutty, and umami flavors. Customize it with your favorite toppings like kimchi, avocado, or sautéed vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Rice
- 1 1/2 cups cooked short grain rice (or cooked jasmine rice)
Egg and Seasonings
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp regular soy sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp green onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 tsp vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
Optional Toppings
- kimchi
- canned tuna
- roasted seaweed flakes
- avocado
- sautéed carrots, spinach, or zucchini
- additional protein of choice
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice: Mix the hot cooked rice with unsalted butter until the butter is fully melted and incorporated. Transfer the buttered rice to a large serving bowl to allow easy mixing later. If using leftover rice, microwave it covered for 2-3 minutes until hot.
- Fry the Egg: Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Fry the egg to your preferred doneness — sunny side up is recommended by cooking until whites are nearly set with runny yolks, while occasionally spooning hot oil over the whites to help them cook evenly.
- Assemble the Dish: Place the fried egg on top of the buttered rice in the serving bowl.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top. Drizzle the toasted sesame oil and soy sauce evenly over the dish, adjusting the soy sauce amount based on taste preferences.
- Mix and Serve: Break the egg yolk and whites into the rice, mixing everything together thoroughly to combine all flavors. Enjoy the dish hot, optionally adding kimchi, canned tuna, roasted seaweed flakes, avocado, or sautéed vegetables for added flavor and nutrition.
Notes
- If you need to cook fresh rice, rinse 1/2 cup short grain rice until water runs clear, combine with 3/4 cup water in a pot, cover, and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes. Turn off heat, let it steam covered for 10 minutes before fluffing.
- For a creamier texture, you can add an extra tablespoon of butter or a splash of milk to the rice before mixing.
- Adjust soy sauce and sesame oil quantities to suit your taste preferences.
- Use a non-stick pan to make frying the egg easier and prevent sticking.
- Feel free to add your favorite protein or veggies to make this meal more filling and nutritious.
