Buttery Soy Sauce Egg Rice
Nostalgic Flavor, Buttery Soy Sauce Egg Rice: A Simple and Satisfying Meal Solution
Do you remember the soy sauce and egg rice your mom used to make? This recipe elevates that classic comfort food by adding butter for an extra layer of rich, savory flavor. It’s incredibly simple yet incredibly satisfying, perfect for a quick and delicious meal. It’s also an ideal breakfast option for kids. Let’s get started!
Essential Ingredients- 1 bowl of warm cooked rice
- 1 fresh egg
- 1 piece of unsalted butter (about the size of a 500 won coin)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, gather all the ingredients needed to make this delicious buttery soy sauce egg rice. Have your warm rice, fresh egg, butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, and any optional green onions or seaweed flakes ready. Having everything prepared beforehand will make the cooking process much smoother!
Step 2
Lightly grease a non-stick frying pan with a little cooking oil and heat it over medium-low heat. Carefully crack the egg into the pan. Once the egg white just begins to set, reduce the heat to low. The key is to cook it to a soft-boiled consistency without breaking the yolk. If you prefer, you can gently break the yolk and mix it into the rice for an even creamier texture.
Step 3
Place the warm cooked rice into a serving bowl. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil evenly over the rice. Using regular soy sauce (jin ganjang) will impart a deeper flavor. The nutty aroma of the sesame oil will mingle with the rice, whetting your appetite.
Step 4
Now it’s time to add the butter. Place a piece of butter, about the size of a 500 won coin, gently on top of the warm rice. The heat from the rice will slowly melt the butter, allowing its rich, creamy flavor to seep into the rice grains.
Step 5
Carefully place the freshly cooked soft-boiled egg on top of the rice and butter. The residual heat from the rice and melting butter will gently cook the egg white while the yolk remains wonderfully runny, ready to be mixed in for an incredibly rich and satisfying dish.
Step 6
Finally, add your finishing touches for extra flavor and texture. Sprinkle some finely chopped green onions or scallions over the top for a fresh aroma (if you don’t have green onions, scallions work too!). Add a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for nutty crunch, and finish with a scattering of seasoned seaweed flakes or crumbled laver. You can omit the seaweed if you prefer. Your amazing buttery soy sauce egg rice is now complete and ready to be enjoyed!
