Soy Sauce Egg Rice Bowl at 3 Effort Levels

A Note on This Recipe

Looking for a quick and satisfying breakfast using leftover rice? This Soy Sauce Egg Rice Bowl is the perfect solution, and it can be made in three different effort levels depending on how much time you have.

The rich combination of soy sauce and sesame oil adds savory umami flavor, turning simple ingredients into a comforting, flavorful meal that’s ready in minutes. Top with a fried egg with crispy edges and a sprinkle of green onions for an easy, hearty start to your day.

1-minute Egg Rice Bowl

1-minute Egg Rice Bowl

Cook the egg sunny-side up until the edges are golden brown and crispy. Add the steamed rice to a bowl and top with the fried egg. Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil, then mix it up before eating.

5-minute Egg Rice Bowl

5-minute Egg Rice Bowl

Shred the seaweed into small pieces and finely chop the green onion. Cook the egg sunny-side up until the edges are golden brown and crispy. In a bowl, add the steamed rice and place a piece of butter to melt in the rice. Then top with the fried egg, seaweed, and green onion. Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil, then mix it up before eating.

10-minute Egg Rice Bowl

10-minute Egg Rice Bowl

Prepare the Sauce
Add all the ingredients for the soy mustard sauce together and mix well until blended.

Prep the Toppings
Slice or cube the avocado, shred the seaweed, and finely chop the green onion. Cook the egg sunny-side up until the edges are golden brown and crispy.

Assemble the Rice Bowl
Place the steamed rice in a bowl and top with the fried egg, avocado, seaweed, and green onion. Drizzle with the sauce and mix before eating.

Breakfast for One

Soy Sauce Egg Rice Bowl at 3 Effort Levels

A comforting soy sauce egg rice bowl made with leftover rice and a crispy fried egg — choose your effort level depending on how much time you have. The 1-minute version is as simple as it gets, while the 5- and 10-minute versions layer in extra toppings and a savory soy mustard sauce for a more complete meal.
Yield: 1 Serving (per variation)
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

Basic Egg Rice Bowl
  • 1 cup steamed rice
  • 1-2 eggs
  • 1-2 tsp soy sauce
  • 1-2 tsp sesame oil
  • Vegetable oil for cooking
Optional Topping
  • Green onion
  • Sesame seeds
  • Seaweed snack
  • Avocado
  • Butter
Optional Soy Mustard Sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp honey or sugar
  • 1 tsp mustard or ½ tsp wasabi
  • ½ tsp rice vinegar

Instructions

  1. 1-minute: Cook the egg sunny-side up until the edges are golden and crispy. Place the steamed rice in a bowl, top with the egg, and drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil. Mix and enjoy.
  2. 5-minute: Shred the seaweed and finely chop the green onion. Cook the egg sunny-side up until the edges are golden and crispy. Place the steamed rice in a bowl, add a small piece of butter and let it melt into the rice. Top with the egg, seaweed, and green onion, then drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil. Mix and enjoy.
  3. 10-minute: Mix together all the soy mustard sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside. Shred the seaweed, finely chop the green onion, and slice or cube the avocado. Cook the egg sunny-side up until the edges are golden and crispy. Place the steamed rice in a bowl, top with the egg, avocado, seaweed, and green onion, then drizzle with the sauce. Mix and enjoy.

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Notes

For the crispiest egg, use medium-high heat and don’t move the egg once it hits the pan. The soy mustard sauce makes more than you need for one bowl — keep the rest in the fridge for up to a week.

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