Crispy Egg Rice Bowl (Printable Version)

Golden crispy rice with fried eggs, fresh vegetables, and a savory soy dressing for a satisfying, quick dish.

# What You Need:

→ Rice

01 - 2 cups cooked white or jasmine rice, preferably day-old and cold

→ Eggs

02 - 2 large eggs

→ Vegetables & Garnishes

03 - 1 small carrot, julienned
04 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
05 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
06 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

→ Sauce

07 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
09 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
10 - 1 teaspoon honey or sugar

→ Cooking

11 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey or sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cold rice, pressing it evenly into the pan. Cook undisturbed for 5 to 7 minutes until the bottom is golden brown and crisp.
03 - Carefully flip or stir the rice to crisp other areas if desired. Divide the crispy rice evenly between two serving bowls.
04 - Return the skillet to medium heat, add remaining oil, and fry the eggs until whites are set and edges are crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Keep yolks runny if preferred.
05 - Place a fried egg atop each rice portion. Arrange carrot, cucumber, and scallions around the egg. Drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
06 - Serve immediately and stir all ingredients together before eating for balanced flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • That first crunch when your spoon breaks through the golden rice layer is deeply satisfying in a way regular rice can never be.
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for those moments when you're hungry now, not in an hour.
  • The runny yolk becomes a sauce all its own, eliminating the need to overthink things.
02 -
  • If you skip pressing the rice firmly into the pan at the start, it'll never develop that satisfying crust, so don't be gentle about it.
  • The yolk breaking and running through everything isn't a mistake, it's the whole reason this works, so please don't overcook your eggs in an attempt to be safe.
03 -
  • Make your sauce in the morning if you're planning this for dinner and the flavors will deepen and marry beautifully.
  • If your nonstick pan is older and sticks easily, wipe out any rice bits between cooking the rice and frying the eggs so your eggs slide around freely instead of sticking.
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