A Delicious Twist: Simple Pollack Roe Fried Rice
Golden Recipe for Simple and Flavorful Pollack Roe Fried Rice Using Fridge Staples
Feeling too lazy to cook a full meal? I decided to whip up some fried rice with simple ingredients I had on hand! It’s incredibly easy and tastes amazing 🙂
Main Ingredients- Pollack Roe 1 Tbsp (including seasoning)
- Squid Roe (Jjigae Roe) 1 Tbsp (including seasoning, adjust to taste)
- Green Onion 1/4 stalk (approx. 1 handspan)
- Cooked Rice 1 bowl (warm)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all the ingredients for your fried rice. Have your warm rice, green onion, pollack roe, and squid roe ready.
Step 2
Chop the green onion. For easier mincing, first cut it into 2-3cm lengths, then make a cross (+) cut in each piece before finely mincing it with your knife.
Step 3
Heat a pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once the oil is warm, add the minced green onion.
Step 4
Sauté the green onions over medium-low heat. Be careful not to burn them; slow sautéing is key to developing their aroma.
Step 5
This process creates ‘green onion oil,’ which enhances the fried rice’s flavor profile and prevents it from tasting greasy, resulting in a cleaner taste. It’s like magic!
Step 6
When the green onions are lightly browned and fragrant (they’ll look slightly translucent or have golden edges, like in the photo),
Step 7
Add the warm cooked rice to the pan. If the rice is clumped together, gently break it apart with your spatula.
Step 8
Stir-fry the rice and green onions together, mixing them well with your spatula. Add 3-4 twists of whole black pepper or a pinch of ground pepper to enhance the aroma.
Step 9
Now, add the star ingredients: pollack roe and squid roe. For the pollack roe, you can either remove the membrane and use just the roe, or snip the membrane open with scissors before adding. For the squid roe, chop it into bite-sized pieces according to your preference.
Step 10
Using your spatula, quickly stir and toss the ingredients (‘shashashak~’). If using pollack roe with a membrane, snipping it with scissors makes it much easier to mix into the rice. Ensure the roe is evenly distributed amongst the rice grains.
Step 11
Finally, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for a glossy finish and nutty aroma, then give it one last stir. For added texture and flavor, sprinkle with whole or ground sesame seeds.
Step 12
Voilà! Your delicious pollack roe fried rice is ready. Pack the fried rice firmly into a bowl, then invert it onto a plate or serving dish. For an extra touch, garnish with seasoned seaweed flakes, crumbled seaweed, or sesame seeds. For a special treat, add scrambled eggs on the side – it’s divine! Enjoy your meal!
