Gochujang Egg Fried Rice recipe

Name: Gochujang Egg Fried Rice
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 3 Eggs; 1 tbsp Gochujang; 15 g Butter; 300 g Cooked rice; 2 Spring onions; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper

A quick, punchy bowl of fried rice with a spicy-savoury gochujang glaze and silky egg. Bold, comforting and ready in minutes.

20 min · Easy · Korean Jump to method

Ingredients

2 servings

3 Eggs
1 tbsp Gochujang
15 g Butter
300 g Cooked rice
2 Spring onions
to taste Salt
to taste Black pepper

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	294 kcal
Protein	11.5 g
Carbohydrates	29.5 g
Fat	14.2 g
Saturated fat	6 g
Fibre	0.9 g
Sugar	1.8 g
Sodium	420 mg

Why this works

A savoury, moderate-energy fried rice with a good amount of protein, but it is relatively high in saturated fat and sodium for the portion size.

Protein from eggs. Three eggs across two servings provide a useful amount of complete protein, supporting satiety and muscle maintenance.

Micronutrients. Eggs contribute vitamin B12, vitamin D and selenium, while spring onions add small amounts of vitamin K and vitamin C.

Sodium and saturated fat. Gochujang and added salt increase sodium, and butter raises saturated fat, so this dish is less suitable for low-salt or heart-focused eating.

Method

Whisk the gochujang with a splash of water until smooth.
Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat, then scramble the eggs until just set. Remove to a plate.
Add the cooked rice to the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes until hot.
Stir through the gochujang mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes until evenly coated.
Return the eggs to the pan, toss together, and serve hot.

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