Ryu Soo-young’s Magic: Super Simple Egg Fried Rice Recipe
Enjoy ‘Eo-nam-seong’ Style Simple Egg Fried Rice at Home!
I tried making the ‘Eo-nam-seong Egg Fried Rice’ recipe by food researcher Ryu Soo-young. Initially, I was worried about a fishy smell since fish sauce is an ingredient, but surprisingly, the fish sauce odor completely disappeared, resulting in a delicious fried rice. This simple yet fantastic dish is incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
- Green onion, 1/4 stalk (finely chopped)
- Cooking oil, 3 Tbsp
- Cooked rice, 1 bowl (warm)
- Sugar, 1/2 Tbsp
- Eggs, 2
- Fish sauce, 1 Tbsp
- Sesame oil, 1 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
The most appealing aspect of this recipe is how simple the ingredients are. Despite the straightforward components, the taste is so extraordinary that it’s easy to understand why people praise the ‘Eo-nam-seong’ recipes. Experience a simple yet remarkable flavor!
Step 2
The secret to enhancing the flavor of fried rice is green onion oil. Finely chop about 1/4 stalk of green onion for making the oil. Chopping it finely allows the onion’s flavor and aroma to infuse evenly into the oil, creating a more delicious base.
Step 3
In a frying pan, combine the chopped green onions and 3 Tbsp of cooking oil. Keep the heat on low. If cooked over high heat, the onions can burn, so simmering gently over low heat allows the onion’s sweetness and fragrance to fully meld with the oil, which is crucial for the best flavor.
Step 4
Once the fragrant aroma of the green onions starts to rise, add 1 bowl of warm cooked rice. If the rice is clumped, gently break it apart with your spatula, like mashing, while mixing it thoroughly with the green onion oil. The key is to stir-fry until each grain of rice is coated with the flavorful oil.
Step 5
When the rice and green onions are well combined and releasing a delicious aroma, add 1/2 Tbsp of sugar. Sugar adds a subtle, smooth sweetness and enhances the umami flavor of the fried rice. Stir-fry once more to ensure the sugar is evenly distributed within the rice.
Step 6
Once the fried rice is partially cooked, push the rice to one side of the pan. Crack 2 eggs into the empty space and scramble them. By cooking the eggs separately into a scramble and then mixing them with the rice, you achieve a much softer texture than if you were to top the fried rice with a fried egg.
Step 7
Now it’s time to season. Add 1 Tbsp of fish sauce (anchovy or sand lance). Although I was concerned about a fishy smell when adding fish sauce, in reality, as it cooks down, the strong odor dissipates, leaving behind a deep, savory umami. Don’t hesitate to add it!
Step 8
Finally, drizzle in 1 Tbsp of sesame oil. The nutty aroma of the sesame oil ties together the overall flavor profile of the fried rice, creating a delicious finish. Gently mix all the ingredients, and your tasty egg fried rice is complete!
Step 9
Spoon the finished fried rice into a bowl, pressing it down gently. Then, carefully invert the bowl onto a plate to create a nice presentation. You can enjoy a wonderful meal at home. Serve and enjoy while it’s warm!
