Creamy Pepper & Egg Rice Bowl with Buttered Bread
25 min
Korean Bacon and Herb Rice
A simple and delicious Korean-inspired dish combining crispy bacon with fragrant herbs and fluffy rice. This quick one-pan meal is perfect for beginners and makes a satisfying side dish or light main course.
25 min
Easy
4 servings
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Taste Profile
Sweet1/10
Salty6/10
Sour0/10
Umami7/10
Spicy2/10
🥄 Texture
Crispy, crunchy bacon pieces provide contrast to fluffy, slightly chewy rice; using day-old rice will make the grains firmer and more separated. Chopped fresh herbs add occasional tender, fresh bites throughout.
👃 Aroma
Warm smoky bacon and toasted rice aromas dominate, with a faint peppery kick from the black pepper. Bright green herb notes lift the scent, giving a mild oniony/parsley freshness.
🍷 Pairs Well With
Crisp cold lager or chilled soju are natural matches; non-alcoholic options include roasted barley tea (bori-cha) or iced green tea to cut the richness.
🥗 Side Dishes
Kimchi or quick-pickled cucumbers for acidity, a fried egg on top, pickled radish (danmuji), and sautéed or steamed greens (spinach or bean sprouts) to add freshness and balance.
Ingredients(5 items)
- 16 strips bacon (chopped)
- 22 cups cooked rice (or day-old rice)
- 32 tablespoons fresh herbs (chopped - such as green onions or parsley)
- 41 teaspoon black pepper
- 51 tablespoon oil
Nutrition Information(per serving)
245
Calories
8g
Protein
28g
Carbs
12g
Fat
Instructions
- 1
Chop the bacon into small pieces and place them in a large pan over medium heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crispy and golden brown.
- 2
Add the cooked rice to the pan with the bacon and its drippings. Stir everything together and cook for 3-4 minutes, breaking up any clumps of rice.
- 3
Sprinkle the black pepper over the rice and bacon mixture. Stir well to combine evenly.
- 4
Add the chopped fresh herbs to the pan and mix gently for 1-2 minutes until the herbs are distributed throughout.
- 5
Remove from heat and serve immediately while hot. You can add a pinch of salt to taste if needed.
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