Savory Black Bean Sauce Fried Rice (Jjajang Bokkeumbap) – Easy Recipe
How to Make Delicious Jjajang Fried Rice at Home
Discover how to make mouthwatering Jjajang Fried Rice, bursting with the rich, savory umami flavor characteristic of black bean sauce! This recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Main Ingredients- 1 bowl of cooked rice (approx. 210g)
- 1/4 stalk of green onion
- 1/4 onion
- A small amount of carrot (optional)
- 1 Korean green chili pepper (for a spicy kick, optional)
- 50g ham (e.g., Spam, Vienna sausages)
- 3 Tbsp cooking oil
Seasoning- 1 Tbsp Jjajang powder (or Chunjang paste)
- 1/2 Tbsp oyster sauce
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp Jjajang powder (or Chunjang paste)
- 1/2 Tbsp oyster sauce
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Finely dice the ham and all the prepared vegetables (green onion, onion, carrot, green chili pepper) into small pieces suitable for fried rice. Smaller pieces integrate better and improve the texture.
Step 2
Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the finely chopped green onion and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden, creating fragrant green onion oil. This step is crucial for developing depth of flavor.
Step 3
Once the green onion is golden and aromatic, add the diced onion, carrot, ham, and green chili pepper. Stir-fry over high heat for about 1 minute to keep the vegetables crisp and fresh.
Step 4
Push the vegetables and ham to one side of the pan. Pour 1 tablespoon of soy sauce into the empty space. Let it sizzle and slightly caramelize against the hot pan – this adds a smoky ‘wok hei’ flavor. Then, mix it with the other ingredients.
Step 5
After infusing the smoky flavor, add the 1 bowl of warm cooked rice, 1 tablespoon of Jjajang powder (or Chunjang paste), and 1/2 tablespoon of oyster sauce to the pan. (If using Chunjang paste, stir-frying it in oil beforehand is recommended for a richer taste.)
Step 6
Maintain high heat and use a spatula to break up the rice and stir-fry vigorously, ensuring the Jjajang powder is evenly distributed and doesn’t clump. The key is to coat each grain of rice with the delicious sauce.
Step 7
Finally, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and a pinch of black pepper, if desired. Give it a final toss. Your delicious Jjajang Fried Rice is ready to be enjoyed hot!
