Simple Egg and Jjajang Fried Rice
Quick and Delicious Egg and Jjajang Fried Rice Using Jarred Jjajang Sauce
Whip up a satisfying meal in no time using that jar of jjajang sauce in your fridge! This Egg and Jjajang Fried Rice boasts a fantastic combination of savory eggs and flavorful jjajang sauce, loved by everyone from kids to adults. It’s perfect as a snack for children or a quick meal on a busy day. Delight your family with this easy and delicious recipe. Having homemade jjajang sauce ready has significantly reduced my worries about weekend meals. I was a little concerned that serving jjajang dishes consecutively might get monotonous, but surprisingly, everyone enjoyed it immensely because it was presented differently each time.
Main Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 stalk green onion, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 3 Tbsp jarred jjajang sauce
- 1.5 bowls cooked rice, warm
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Heat a pan over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp cooking oil and 1 Tbsp sesame oil. Add the finely chopped green onion and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, creating an aromatic green onion oil. Sautéing the green onion will significantly enhance the flavor of your fried rice.
Step 2
Once the green onion is fragrant, crack the 2 eggs into the pan, whisking to remove the chalaza. Quickly scramble the eggs with chopsticks or a spatula. It’s best to push the scrambled eggs to one side of the pan before they are fully cooked.
Step 3
Next to the scrambled eggs on one side of the pan, add 3 Tbsp of the jarred jjajang sauce. If your jjajang sauce is cold from the refrigerator, it’s prone to clumping when added directly to a hot pan. Adding it to the warm pan and gently stirring will help it loosen up smoothly.
Step 4
Add 1.5 bowls of warm cooked rice. First, gently mix the rice and scrambled eggs with a spatula to break up any clumps. This step ensures a smoother texture. Then, season with a pinch of salt and a pinch of black pepper to taste. Finally, stir-fry everything together, ensuring the jjajang sauce, rice, and eggs are evenly combined.
Step 5
Once all ingredients are well incorporated with the jjajang sauce and fried, turn off the heat. Sprinkle 1 Tbsp of toasted sesame seeds over the top to finish. The nutty aroma of the sesame seeds will add another layer of flavor to your fried rice.
