I’m usually (or almost always) late to any food trends. Viral food videos flood my FYP (For You Page). It plasters my social media for a while then disappears. Another food trend will come along and will repeat again. If I like the idea, I bookmark them. These food trends are usually quick and simple to make, with some great ideas for meals on the go. I think I first encountered the viral post from NY Times Food ‘Gyeran Bap (Egg Rice)’. I remember seeing it and saying, “Heyyy…I remember eating that all the time as a child!” I remember adding Jangjorim (braised beef banchan) and its juice to the rice. It was my childhood version of Gyeran Bap.

To make this, you will need —
freshly made rice or haetban (instant rice)
unsalted butter
jangjorim (can purchase at the prepared food section, Korean market)
eggs
hot chili sesame oil
toasted sesame seeds
neutral oil

I like making my eggs Chinese wok style but you don’t need a wok to make them. I do think that a perfect egg pan is essential. I found a perfect one for myself as I’m trying to skew away from using a coated pan to stainless steel skillet. It does take a little bit of practice to use these pans but once you get the hang of it, you will love using it. It really takes the guilt away from scratching your pan and having to toss them. : (

Do you have your version of Gyeran Bap? What do you like to put in it? Here are a few more things that I like to switch up with —

Tuna mayo
Smoked salmon / Avocado
Tobiko (salted pollock roe)
Toasted seaweed crisps (김자반)
Bap& (밥이랑) – Korean version of Furikake

Let me know your thoughts!