Egg Fried Rice (Gyeran Bokkeumbap)
User Reviews
4.7
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Servings
2
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Course
Main Course, Others
Egg Fried Rice (Gyeran Bokkeumbap)
Description
Egg Fried Rice (Gyeran Bokkeumbap) begins with finely chopped scallions, which are first stir-fried in oil to release their aroma. Most scallions cook with eggs added at medium-low heat, gently scrambled until set yet still slightly soft. The eggs are removed and set aside while additional scallions are fried with soy sauce, preparing the wok or skillet for the rice.
Cooked rice is then added and stir-fried over medium-high heat, breaking up clumps to achieve an evenly toasted texture. The eggs return to the pan to combine with the rice, distributing their texture throughout the dish. Salt, black pepper, sesame oil, and sesame seeds are added to finish, bringing balanced seasoning and a subtle nutty dimension.
This dish serves well as a quick meal or as a side, pairing with various proteins or vegetables. Its technique emphasizes managing heat stages to maintain egg tenderness and achieving individual grains in the rice without sogginess.
Ingredients
- 2 rice about 3 cups cooked rice, servings
- 3 egg large
- 3 to 4 scallions or 1 Korean large scallion, daepa 대파, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- vegetable oil or canola oil, for frying
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- salt
- black pepper
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Finely chop the scallions.
- Crack and beat the eggs in a bowl with chopsticks or a fork.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat with 2 tablespoons of oil. Add ⅔ of the scallions, and stir fry until the scallions turn soft and fragrant.
- Reduce the heat to medium low and add the eggs, and gently stir to scramble until the eggs are set but still a bit runny. Transfer to a plate.
- Turn the heat up to medium high. Add 2 tablespoons of oil, and stir in the remaining scallions until the scallions turn soft and fragrant. Stir in 1 tablespoon of soy sauce.
- Add the rice, and fry the rice, stirring well and breaking up the clumped up rice, until well toasted.
- Return the eggs to the pan and mix well with the rice, breaking up the eggs. Add salt and pepper to taste, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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