Bokkeum Bap

Bokkeum Bap is a flavorful Korean fried rice dish that blends vegetables and protein, offering a nutritious and satisfying meal. It's customizable and a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables, making it both healthy and practical.

Ingredients

• Cooked white rice - 1 cup
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Carrot, diced - 1 medium
• Zucchini, diced - 1 small
• Red bell pepper, diced - 1/2
• Green onions, chopped - 2 stalks
• Garlic, minced - 2 cloves
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Eggs - 2 large
• Black sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the diced carrot, zucchini, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
4. Stir in the cooked rice, breaking up any clumps, and mix well with the vegetables.
5. Pour in the soy sauce and mix thoroughly, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
6. Push the rice mixture to one side of the skillet and crack the eggs into the empty space. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix them into the rice.
7. Add the chopped green onions, black sesame seeds, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together for another minute.
8. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 186 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from vegetables.
• Provides a good source of protein from eggs.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil.

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