Moist Onion Deopbap (Onion Over Rice) with Sweet Stir-Fried Onions
A one-bowl rice dish finished moist by stir-frying sweet onions and ham with seasonings.
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This is a super simple one-bowl dish made by julienning and stir-frying onion and ham, then seasoning them with gochugaru and oyster sauce. Adding anchovy broth or water after the seasonings keeps the texture moist rather than dry. Thanks to the natural sweetness of the onions, it is great for an easy, satisfying meal.
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Onion1 (2, large)
- Ham100 g
- Anchovy broth (or water)3 tbsp
Seasoning
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)1 tbsp
- Oyster sauce (or regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang))1/2 tbsp
- Minced green onion1 tbsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Minced garlic1 tsp
- Toasted sesame oil
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Stir-frying with bacon or thinly sliced pork belly instead of ham is also savory and delicious.
Steps
1. Julienne the ham and onion into similar thicknesses.
Stir-frying with bacon or thinly sliced pork belly instead of ham is also savory and delicious.
2. Heat a pan with oil and lightly stir-fry the onion.
3. Add the ham as well and stir-fry until the onion is half-cooked...
4. Add gochugaru, oyster sauce, salt, and minced garlic, then mix evenly so the seasonings infuse.
5. When gochugaru is added to the seasonings, it absorbs moisture as it cooks,
so adding anchovy broth (or water) and stir-frying keeps it moist.
6. Add minced green onion, toasted sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds at the end and mix to finish.
Ppunwife's tips
- When gochugaru is added to the seasonings, it absorbs moisture as it cooks, but adding anchovy broth (or water) and stir-frying keeps it moist.
FAQ
Can I use other meats instead of ham?
You can stir-fry with bacon or thinly sliced pork belly for a savory flavor.
What should I do if I do not have oyster sauce?
You can season it with regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang) instead of oyster sauce.
Why do you add anchovy broth or water while stir-frying?
Because gochugaru absorbs moisture when mixed into seasonings, adding broth or water ensures the stir-fry turns out moist.
