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Printed August 31, 2026
Printed August 31, 2026
Dorm Room Feast
Kimchi Egg Rice Bowl Mug
Korean pantry magic in a mug: fermented heat, fluffy rice, and a jammy egg come together in minutes. This is what happens when East Asian comfort food adapts to dorm life.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cooked instant rice
- 1/4 cup chopped kimchi
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) or red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Preparation
Kimchi is a dorm room MVP: it lasts forever in a mini-fridge and adds instant flavor to anything. This mug bowl harnesses its funky, spicy power and pairs it with the simplicity of egg and rice for a meal that feels like a warm hug from Seoul.
Preparation
- Prepare the instant rice according to package directions (usually just hot water and a few minutes of waiting). Place it in your mug.
- Top the rice with chopped kimchi, spreading it around evenly.
- Make a small well in the center and crack the egg into it.
- Drizzle the sesame oil and soy sauce over everything, then sprinkle with gochugaru.
- Microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Check the egg—it should be mostly set with a slightly runny yolk.
- If needed, microwave in additional 15-second bursts until the egg reaches your desired doneness.
- Let cool for 30 seconds, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and stir everything together before eating.
The magic happens when the egg yolk breaks and mixes with the spicy kimchi and rice—pure comfort in every bite.
