Asian Fried Egg Over Rice Snack
Need a warm, savory snack that is actually satisfying? This Asian fried egg over rice is simple, comforting, and ready in minutes. A crispy fried egg sits on a small bowl of hot rice and gets finished with a splash of soy sauce. It’s salty, rich, and perfect when you want something quick that still feels like real food.
This is also a classic quick breakfast in many homes, but it works just as well as a snack or light meal.
Why You’ll Love It
- Ready in about 10 minutes
- It’s fast, simple comfort food.
- It uses minimal ingredients … just rice, an egg, and soy sauce.
- Warm rice and a crispy egg hit the spot.
- This is budget friendly and uses simple pantry staples.
- Make a small bowl for a snack or a larger one for breakfast.
Easy Variations
Try one of these easy upgrades:
- Sesame Egg Rice – Add a drizzle of sesame oil and sesame seeds.
- Chili Crisp Egg Rice – Spoon a little chili crisp or chili oil on top.
- Green Onion Rice Bowl – Sprinkle sliced green onions for fresh flavor.
- Garlic Egg Rice – Sauté minced garlic in the pan before frying the egg.
- Avocado Egg Rice – Add sliced avocado for a creamy texture.
- Kimchi Egg Rice – Serve with a spoonful of kimchi for extra flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen jasmine rice microwavable packet
- 1 large egg
- 1 –2 teaspoons soy sauce plus more for serving
- ½ teaspoon Everything But the Bagel seasoning
- 1 teaspoon oil or butter for the skillet to cook the egg
Instructions
- Microwave the frozen jasmine rice according to the package instructions.
- Transfer the hot rice to a bowl.
- Drizzle about 1–2 teaspoons of soy sauce over the rice and gently stir to coat.
- Heat oil or butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
- Crack the egg into the skillet and fry until the whites are set and the edges start to crisp.
- Sprinkle Everything But the Bagel seasoning over the egg while it cooks.
- Place the fried egg on top of the rice.
- Finish with another light drizzle of soy sauce over the egg and rice.
- Enjoy immediately while warm.
