Gyeran-bap

Name: Gyeran-bap
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 cup white rice, warmed; 2 eggs; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

A classic Korean comfort dish of warm rice topped with fried eggs, butter, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil. Quick to assemble and richly savory.

10 minEasyServes 1380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup white rice, warmed
2 eggs
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1

Melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
2

Crack 2 eggs into the skillet and fry until whites are set but yolks remain runny.
3

Place 1 cup warmed white rice into a serving bowl and top with the cooked eggs.
4

Drizzle with 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, sprinkle with 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds, and mix thoroughly.

Questions

Can I make Gyeran-bap dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Gyeran-bap gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Gyeran-bap keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Gyeran-bap?

Yes. As written it serves 1. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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