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Rice Egg Bowl

Cultural Context

The Rice Egg Bowl, or Gyeran Jjim, is a comforting Korean dish often enjoyed for breakfast or dinner. This dish highlights the simplicity of eggs and rice, staples in Korean cuisine, and is often served with various side dishes like kimchi. In modern times, it has gained popularity beyond Korea, becoming a favorite in Korean restaurants worldwide, where it is appreciated for its flavor and ease of preparation.

KoreanKRmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 strips bacon
1/2 spring onion
1 shiitake mushroom
2 eggs
1/3 cup water
3 shakes salt
black pepper
1/2 cup cooked rice
1/2 tbsp soy sauce
handful of cheese
kimchi

soy sauce

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while maintaining flavor.

sesame oil

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: olive oil

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

kimchi

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: fermented vegetables

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: pickled vegetables

Fermented vegetables provide probiotics similar to kimchi.

nori

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: seaweed snacks

Seaweed snacks are often more accessible.

1

Chop 2 strips of bacon into bite-sized pieces.

2

Chop half of a spring onion into small pieces.

3

Chop 1 shiitake mushroom into very small pieces.

4

In a microwave-safe bowl, crack 2 eggs and add 1/3 cup of water.

5

Add 3 shakes of salt and some black pepper to the eggs and mix well.

6

Add 1/2 cup of cooked rice to the egg mixture and mix together.

7

Stir in 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce and mix again.

8

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and poke a few holes in it.

9

Microwave the mixture for 3 minutes.

10

After 3 minutes, check if it's fully cooked; if not, mix it and microwave for another 3 minutes.

11

If desired, add a handful of mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top and microwave for an additional 3 minutes.

12

Top with more green onions and serve with kimchi.

Cooking Techniques

steamingsautรฉing

Equipment Needed

microwavemicrowave-safe bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggssoy

Also Known As

Gyeran JjimKorean Egg Bowl
Local Name: ๋ฎ๋ฐฅ

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