Delicious Jjajang Fried Rice Made at Home
Delicious Jjajang Fried Rice Made at Home
Special Jjajang Fried Rice with ‘Golmok Sikdang’ Jjajang Sauce (Topped with a Blanket of Egg for Extra Softness!)
Turn leftover jjajang sauce into a fantastic meal! Just like the recipes from ‘Golmok Sikdang,’ use your jjajang sauce to create flavorful jjajang fried rice. Topped with a soft, half-cooked egg crepe, called an ‘egg blanket,’ it becomes a special and moist jjajang fried rice, reminiscent of ‘Jjamurice’ from ‘Kang Sikdang.’ This recipe includes tips for creatively using leftover jjajang sauce and detailed steps that are easy for anyone to follow.
Ingredients for Jjajang Sauce- 5 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 stalks green onion (white parts)
- 1/2 onion (diced)
- 150g ground pork
- 5 Tbsp chunjang (black bean paste)
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start by making the delicious jjajang sauce! Heat a deep, wide pan over medium heat and add 5 tablespoons of cooking oil. Add 1.5 tablespoons of minced garlic, 2 stalks of green onion (white parts, finely chopped), and 1/2 diced onion. Sauté until fragrant. Once the vegetables soften and start to sizzle, add 150g of ground pork and stir-fry until it’s completely cooked through and no longer pink.
Step 2
Once the pork is cooked, add 5 tablespoons of chunjang, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Simmer for about 2-3 minutes until the sauce bubbles and thickens slightly to create the jjajang sauce. This amount is enough to make jjajang tteokbokki for 2-3 servings.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the jjajang fried rice. Heat a clean pan over medium-low heat, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and crack 1 egg into it to make a sunny-side-up egg.
Step 4
While the egg is still half-cooked (runny yolk), gently break the yolk with a chopstick or spoon and lightly scramble it. Add 1 tablespoon of the pre-made jjajang sauce to the pan and mix it well with the scrambled egg. The savory egg and salty jjajang sauce will create a rich flavor.
Step 5
Add 1 bowl of warm rice to the pan. Using the back of a spoon, gently press down to break up any clumps of rice and stir-fry until the rice is evenly coated with the jjajang sauce. Make sure every grain of rice absorbs the delicious jjajang sauce flavor.
Step 6
Finally, sprinkle in 1/2 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds for nutty flavor and add the chopped green parts of 1/2 green onion stalk for a fresh aroma. Stir gently to combine and finish the delicious jjajang fried rice.
Step 7
Transfer the completed jjajang fried rice into a rice bowl and gently invert it onto a plate to create a neat mound. This is the first step towards presenting your appetizing jjajang fried rice.
Step 8
Now, let’s prepare the ‘egg blanket’! Pour 2 fresh eggs into a blender and blend until smooth. Heat a non-stick pan over low heat, add a little cooking oil, and wipe it with a paper towel to lightly coat the pan. Pour a thin layer of the blended egg mixture into the pan. Cook only one side until it’s just set, creating a thin crepe that is slightly undercooked for a soft and moist texture, like a watercolor painting.
Step 9
Carefully place the soft egg crepe you’ve just made on top of the jjajang fried rice, covering it like a blanket. This completes your moist and magnificent jjajang fried rice. Each bite will be a delightful combination of the soft egg and the richly flavored fried rice!
