Sesame Oil Rice

Sesame Oil Rice is a comforting and flavorful Korean breakfast dish that combines fluffy rice with the rich, nutty aroma of toasted sesame oil. Topped with fresh vegetables and sesame seeds, it offers a wholesome start to the day.

Sesame Oil Rice
15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Korean
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • Cooked white rice - 1 cup
  • Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
  • Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
  • Carrot - 1 small, julienned
  • Cucumber - 1 small, julienned
  • Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked white rice with sesame oil and soy sauce, mixing well to ensure the rice is evenly coated.
  2. Add salt and pepper to taste, and fold in the chopped green onion, julienned carrot, and cucumber.
  3. Transfer the sesame oil rice to serving bowls and sprinkle with sesame seeds on top.
  4. Serve warm and enjoy your nutritious breakfast.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Carbs: 50 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 500 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in healthy fats from sesame oil that can support heart health.
  • Contains fiber from vegetables, promoting digestive health.

Tags

KoreanVegetarianBreakfast