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Silky Egg Custard Rice Bowl

Gyeran jjim reimagined as a weeknight bowl: fluffy steamed eggs poured over warm rice, finished with a soy-butter glaze and crispy scallions. One vessel, 15 minutes.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
14g
Silky Egg Custard Rice Bowl
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ cup dashi stock or water
  • 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 stalks scallions
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk eggs with dashi and a small pinch of salt until pale and smooth, ~1 minute.

  2. 2

    Pour egg mixture into a 10-inch skillet. Cover with foil and steam over medium heat for 6–7 minutes, until surface is just set but still jiggles slightly in the center.

  3. 3

    Slide custard onto a cutting board. Tear into soft chunks with two forks or a spoon.

  4. 4

    Divide rice between two bowls. Top each with egg custard.

  5. 5

    Heat soy sauce and butter in the same skillet over medium until fragrant, ~90 seconds. Drizzle over egg.

  6. 6

    Slice scallions into 1-inch pieces. Scatter over top with sesame seeds and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • 10-inch skillet with lid or foil
  • cutting board
  • whisk
  • fork or spoon

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