Rice and Eggs

And all the various ways to eat it.

Growing up, my mom would always make silog, a classic Filipino breakfast that consists of fried rice and eggs. I remember it being a staple in our household, not necessarily because it was cheap and easy to make (although those are great factors), but there was something about its simplicity and warmth that I just couldn’t get enough of.

As I’ve gotten older, I crave a variation of rice and eggs almost daily — it’s become my go-to comfort food. You’ll see different ways to prepare it in other cuisines, like the Japanese tamago kake gohan and Korean gyeran bap. The combination of steamed white rice and the creaminess of the egg offers a satisfying bite, no matter how it’s made — and it never fails to satisfy my stomach and tastebuds.

This week’s recipe is not so much of a recipe. In fact, there is no recipe at all. It’s rice and eggs, for heaven’s sake! You steam some rice, fry an egg, season it however you like, and call it a meal. That said, I do want to take this opportunity to give you more ideas on how to prepare it so you can eat different variations of it every single day of the week. Here is a list of suggestions, as well as links to actual recipes you can follow.

10 Rice and Egg Meals for Any Time of the Day

1. Gyeran Bap (steamed rice with a fried egg, topped with sesame oil, soy sauce, nori, and other garnishes you’d like)

   

2. Tamago Kake Gohan (steamed rice with a raw egg, mixed together and seasoned with soy sauce, furikake, and more)

3. Silog (garlic fried rice with a fried egg)

4. Egg Fried Rice (self-explanatory)

5. Tomato & Onion Omelette with steamed rice and banana ketchup.

   

6. Tamago Sushi (sushi rice topped with Japanese rolled omelette)

7. Mayak Eggs (Korean marinated eggs) with steamed rice and chilli crisp.

8. Bibimbap (steamed rice with a variety of vegetables, fried egg, and gochujang)

   

9. Khai Jiao (Thai-style omelette) served with rice.

   

10. Rice with Poached Eggs (self-explanatory)

Links, Big Tune of the Week, and More

• I wrote about the history of superfoods for this week’s edition of The Evolution, a weekly newsletter by Canadian Business.

• Here is a great video explaining how streaming caused the TV writers strike.

• And here is everything to know about the SAG actors strike.

• The big tune of the week is: Honey by Mariah Carey feat. Mase & The Lox