Hamdi Saidani This Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Korean Fried Rice is a bold and flavorful recipe, which uses sirloin steak and oyster mushrooms. It’s a no-fuss take on the classic, ready in about 15 minutes.
Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Korean Fried Rice Ingredients
Rice
- 2 × 250g packs of cooked brown rice
- 1 lemon
Steak & Mushrooms
- 125g oyster mushrooms
- Sesame oil
- Low-salt soy sauce
- Sherry vinegar
- 1 clove of garlic
- 2 × 250g sirloin steaks, fat removed
Pickle
- 1 cucumber
- 2 spring onions
- Caster sugar
Garnishes
- 1 little gem lettuce
- 1 tbsp harissa, plus extra to serve
- 100g baby spinach
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
How To Make Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Korean Fried Rice
- Heat the rice: Warm cooked brown rice in a frying pan with lemon juice, stirring regularly.
- Cook the mushrooms: Grill oyster mushrooms until charred, then mix with soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, and garlic.
- Char the steak: Slice steak, sear one side on a griddle, then toss with the mushrooms and marinade.
- Make the pickle: Slice cucumber and spring onions, mix with sugar, soy sauce, and vinegar. Scrunch with hands.
- Prepare garnishes: Shred lettuce, place harissa and spinach in bowls. Fry eggs with sesame seeds until yolks are soft.
- Assemble and serve: Combine rice, steak, mushrooms, garnishes, and eggs in a large bowl. Toss everything like a salad and adjust heat with extra harissa.
Recipe Tips
- How to keep the steak tender: Slice it thinly and cook just one side quickly.
- What rice works best? Use precooked brown rice for speed and texture.
- Can I make this vegetarian? Swap steak with firm tofu or more mushrooms.
- How spicy is harissa? It’s medium-hot—adjust amount to your preference.
- How to get perfect eggs: Cook for 1½ minutes per side to keep yolks runny.
What To Serve With Korean Fried Rice
This meal is well-rounded, but you could pair it with:
- Kimchi
- Miso soup
- Steamed edamame
- Pickled radish
How To Store Korean Fried Rice
Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Reheat: Microwave or stir-fry until piping hot.
Freeze: Not ideal due to the egg and fresh components.
Korean Fried Rice Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 545 kcal per serving
- Protein: ~39g
- Fat: ~22g
- Carbs: ~42g
- Fiber: ~5g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Can I use white rice instead of brown?
Yes, just make sure it’s fully cooked and cooled beforehand.
What’s a good substitute for harissa?
Try sriracha or gochujang for a similar kick.
Is this dish gluten-free?
Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make it gluten-free.
Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Korean Fried Rice
Course: DinnerCuisine: Korean-InspiredDifficulty: Easy4
servings5
minutes10
minutes545
kcalA spicy, savory stir-fry with sirloin steak, oyster mushrooms, harissa eggs, and tangy pickles—ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Cooked brown rice, lemon
Oyster mushrooms, sirloin steak, garlic
Soy sauce, sesame oil, sherry vinegar
Cucumber, spring onions, caster sugar
Little gem lettuce, baby spinach, harissa, eggs, sesame seeds
Directions
- Warm rice with lemon juice.
- Grill mushrooms; marinate in soy, vinegar, oil, garlic.
- Char steak slices; toss with mushrooms.
- Make quick pickle with cucumber and spring onions.
- Fry eggs with sesame seeds until yolks are soft.
- Assemble in a large bowl and mix like a salad.
Notes
- Keep eggs runny for authentic texture.
- Marinate mushrooms briefly—don’t let them sit too long.
- For extra crunch, add radish or shredded carrots.
- Use leftover steak or rice to save more time.