Korean Kimchi Egg Rice Bowl

Ingredients · 2 servings

• 150 gRice, rinsed
• 300 mlWater
• 200 gKimchi, chopped
• 4Egg
• 1 ½ tbspSesame oil, divided
• 2Scallion, thinly sliced (to serve)
• ¼ tspSalt
• ¼ tspBlack pepper, ground

Equipment

stovetop, saucepan, skillet, knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, spatula, fine sieve, lid, measuring cup, fork, serving bowl

Instructions

1. 1
   Mise En Place

   Gather rice, water, kimchi, egg, sesame oil, scallion, salt, and black pepper with a saucepan, skillet, knife, board, bowl, and spatula. · 5 min

   What to look for: All ingredients measured and tools ready on the work surface.

2. 2
   Rinse Rice

   Rinse the rice in a bowl under cool water, swirling until the water is mostly clear, then drain well before cooking. · 3 min

   What to look for: The rinse water changes from cloudy to mostly clear.

3. 3
   Cook Rice

   Combine rice and water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, cover, and cook on low heat until tender and the water is absorbed. · 18 min

   What to look for: The rice looks plump with no loose water at the bottom.

4. 4
   Rest Rice

   Rest the covered rice off the heat for 5 minutes, then fluff gently with a fork so the grains stay light. · 5 min

   What to look for: The rice separates softly and releases steam.

5. 5
   Warm Kimchi

   Heat 6 g sesame oil in a skillet, add kimchi, and stir until glossy, hot, and lightly softened. · 4 min

   What to look for: The kimchi is shiny, steaming, and slightly relaxed.

6. 6
   Fry Egg

   Heat remaining sesame oil in the skillet, crack in the eggs, season with salt and black pepper, and fry until whites set. · 4 min

   What to look for: The whites are opaque and the yolks are still glossy.

7. 7
   Build Bowls

   Divide hot rice between 2 bowls, spoon warm kimchi over the top, and slide 2 fried eggs onto each serving. · 2 min

   What to look for: Each bowl has a base of rice topped with kimchi and eggs.

8. 8
   Serve Fresh

   Scatter scallion over each bowl and serve at once while the rice is steamy, the kimchi is bright, and the egg yolks are soft. · 1 min

   What to look for: The scallion looks fresh and the bowls are hot.