Go Back
–+ servings
Gyeran Bap: Comforting Korean Egg Rice Delight

Gyeran Bap: Easy Comforting Korean Egg Rice Delight at Home

Gyeran Bap is a comforting Korean egg rice dish, perfect for a quick meal in just 10 minutes.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups Cooked Short Grain Rice freshly cooked or warm
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or margarine for a lactose-free option
For the Egg
  • 1 large Egg preferably sunny side up
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil can use canola or grapeseed oil
For Seasoning
  • 1-2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option
  • 1-2 teaspoons Toasted Sesame Oil or regular oil for a lighter taste
For Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds
  • handful Green Onion finely chopped, or chives

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • Large bowl
  • fork or rice paddle

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Mix 2 cups of cooked short-grain rice with 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large bowl until fully melted.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, heating until shimmering.
  3. Crack the large egg into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until the whites are firm, yolk remains runny.
  4. Scoop a portion of the buttery rice into a serving bowl and slide the fried egg on top.
  5. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds and green onions, drizzle with sesame oil and soy sauce.
  6. Poke the yolk to let it run into the rice, mix, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best texture, use freshly cooked rice. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!