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Soy Butter Egg Rice

A classic Korean comfort dish of hot steamed rice tossed with butter, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil, finished with fried eggs.

10 minEasyServes 2380 cal/serving

KoreanBreakfastStovetopVegetarianKosher-styleNut-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place hot 2 cups cooked white rice into serving bowls and mix in 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil until melted and incorporated.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Slide fried eggs over the seasoned rice and garnish with 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.

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Questions

What should Soy Butter Egg Rice look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until the egg whites are set but yolks remain runny.

What can I use instead of toasted sesame oil in Soy Butter Egg Rice?

The entry for Soy Butter Egg Rice calls for 1 tsp toasted sesame oil. In its place: There is no neutral substitute for the toasted flavor. Warm a spoonful of sesame seeds in a neutral oil, or leave it out and finish with toasted seeds.

Can I make Soy Butter Egg Rice dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Soy Butter Egg Rice 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 Soy Butter Egg Rice gluten-free?

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

Does Soy Butter Egg Rice contain sesame?

Yes: 1 tsp toasted sesame oil and 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy, eggs, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Soy Butter Egg Rice?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 380 calories, with 12 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 540 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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