Best 3 Korean Burnt Rice Recipes

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**Korean Burnt Rice: A Crispy Treat with a History**

Korean burnt rice, or nurungji, is a traditional Korean dish made from the crispy layer of rice that forms at the bottom of a pot during cooking. This delicious snack or side dish has a slightly nutty flavor and a satisfying crunch. In Korea, nurungji is often eaten on its own or with a variety of toppings, such as soy sauce, sesame oil, or kimchi. It can also be used as an ingredient in other dishes, such as bibimbap and tteokbokki. This article presents three different recipes for making Korean burnt rice: the traditional method, a stovetop method, and a microwave method. Each recipe provides clear instructions and helpful tips to ensure perfect results. With its unique flavor and texture, Korean burnt rice is a delightful treat that is sure to please everyone.

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DOLSOT BIBIMBAP (KOREAN STONE POT RICE BOWL)



Dolsot Bibimbap (Korean Stone Pot Rice Bowl) image

Dolsot Bibimbap comes in a hot stone pot that is served SIZZLING HOT at your table. Which means you will have a fantastically browned burnt rice in the bottom - making this dish extra delicious!

Provided by JinJoo Lee

Categories     rice

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 30

2 cups cooked rice
1 each carrot ((julienned))
1 each zucchini ((julienned))
5-6 each shitake mushrooms ((sliced))
3 cups daikon radish ((or Korean radish, julienned))
1 bunch asparagus ((young and tender ones are better))
1/3 lb beef ((chuck eye roll steak or boneless short rib))
1 lb bean sprouts
3 Tbsp vegetable oil ((1 Tbsp for each vegetable))
1/4 tsp sea salt ((about 1/8th for each))
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp soy sauce (jin ganjang)
1 Tbsp soy sauce (jin ganjang)
1 Tbsp rice wine (sake) ((mirin is ok))
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp garlic ((chopped))
1 dash black pepper
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp sesame seeds
1 dash black pepper
2 tsp sea salt
2.5 Tbsp sugar
0.5 Tbsp red chili powder (gochukaru)
2.5 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
2 tsp rice vinegar
1.5 tsp sugar

Steps:

  • Cook short grain rice. Rice cooker is the easiest way to make rice if you have one.
  • Soak dried Shitake mushrooms in warm water until fully soft throughout. About 15 min or more. You can also just leave it overnight in the fridge if you want to make it ahead.
  • While mushrooms are soaking, peel and julienne Carrot, Zucchini and Daikon radish. Use a mandoline slicer for the most uniform and pretty cuts but for probably not for carrots as they may be too hard.
  • Break off hard ends of Asparagus and cut into 3rds.
  • When Shitake mushrooms are fully rehydrated, remove stem and slice thin.
  • If using Beef Chuck/Stew/Steak meat, cut into thin strips. You can also use ground beef.
  • Make Musaengche (Korean Radish Salad) with julienned radish. Click on recipe link (left) for more details or see video.
  • Marinate beef by adding soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, rice wine, chopped garlic and black pepper. Mix with your hands.
  • Boil a pot of water and cook Sukju Namul (Bean Sprouts). Click on recipe link (left) on how to make it or see video.
  • Let's start sautéing everything else! Try to follow the order I have below so that you don't have to wipe or clean the pan in between each ingredient.
  • Zucchini: Heat about 1 Tbs vegetable oil in frying pan on medium heat. Saute julienned Zucchini. Sprinkle some sea salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes until zucchinis are soft. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Carrots: In the empty frying pan, add a little more veg oil and sauté Carrots the same way as zucchini with a bit of sea salt. Until carrots are soft and cooked. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Asparagus: Next, heat a little more veg oil and sauté asparagus in the same frying pan. Sprinkle sea salt and black pepper. Sauté Asparagus until they are just cooked - tender yet still a bit crunchy. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Shitake Mushrooms: In the same pan, add sliced Shitake mushrooms. Sauté for 1-2 minutes and then add soy sauce. Quickly stir to evenly distribute soy sauce onto the mushrooms. Cook for 1-2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Beef: Lastly, add marinated Beef in the frying pan and sauté on medium heat until well done. If there's a lot of liquid, let it cook for a little more until the marinade is mostly reduced. Set aside.
  • Egg: Depending on how you want it, either separate just the egg yolk and set aside or fry egg over easy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Sodium 881 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 20 g, ServingSize 1 serving

KOREAN BEEF AND RICE



Korean Beef and Rice image

A friend raved about Korean recipes for bulgogi-beef cooked in soy sauce and ginger-so I tried it. It's delicious! Dazzle the table with this tasty version of Korean beef and rice. -Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2-2/3 cups hot cooked brown rice
3 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, oil and seasonings., Stir sauce into beef; heat through. Serve with rice. Sprinkle with green onions. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY KOREAN RICE CAKES (TTEOKBOKKI)



Spicy Korean Rice Cakes (Tteokbokki) image

This popular street-food dish, called tteokbokki, is a garlicky, richly spiced dish of rice cakes bathed in red chile paste. Tteokbokki (pronounced duck-bo-key) got its own festival, spinning off from the larger annual Seoul festival of rice cakes, or tteok.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, quick, one pot, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces fresh or thawed frozen tteok (see note)
4 ounces beefsteak, such as chuck or sirloin, very thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 cups green cabbage, cut crosswise into large pieces (optional)
1 to 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chile paste)
1 to 2 teaspoons sugar
2 scallions, cut into 1-inch batons
Sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Soak tteok in cold water to cover while preparing the other ingredients, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Combine beef with soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil and garlic.
  • Heat a wok or skillet over high heat until very hot. Add beef mixture and stir-fry just until lightly browned, 1 minute. Add onion, scallions, and cabbage, if using, and stir-fry until crisp-tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add gochujang and mix. Add about 1/3 cup water, remaining teaspoon sesame oil, sugar and tteok. Mix and let simmer until sauce is thick and tteok is soft, adding water a little at a time as needed. Adjust seasonings with sugar and gochujang.
  • Mix in scallions and serve hot, sprinkled with sesame seeds.

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to cook the rice. This will help to prevent the rice from burning.
  • Add a little bit of oil to the pot before cooking the rice. This will also help to prevent the rice from sticking to the pot.
  • Use a wooden spoon or spatula to stir the rice while it is cooking. This will help to prevent the rice from clumping together.
  • Cook the rice over medium heat. If the heat is too high, the rice will burn.
  • Do not lift the lid of the pot while the rice is cooking. This will release the steam and cause the rice to cook unevenly.
  • Once the rice is cooked, let it sit for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the rice to absorb any remaining moisture.

Conclusion:

Korean burnt rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It can be served as a side dish, a main course, or even a dessert. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook rice, Korean burnt rice is a great option. With its crispy texture and slightly smoky flavor, Korean burnt rice is sure to please everyone at your table.

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