Sydney's Jiny Maeng Nominated for TikTok Creator of the Year
Sydney's Jiny Maeng Up for TikTok Creator Award

Sydney-based digital creator Jiny Maeng is making a significant impact across social media platforms with her distinctive food, travel, and lifestyle content that has captured the attention of millions.

Rising Social Media Star

With an impressive following exceeding three million users spread across both Instagram and TikTok, Maeng's online influence continues to grow at a remarkable pace. Her engaging content has not only built a substantial community but has also earned her recognition within the industry.

The content creator's recent achievement includes being nominated for the prestigious TikTok Content Creator of the Year award, highlighting her significant impact on the platform and her ability to connect with audiences through authentic, visually appealing content.

Sharing Culinary Expertise

Maeng recently appeared on The Morning Show to demonstrate how to prepare one of her favourite Korean-inspired dishes. The simple yet flavourful meal showcases her approach to creating accessible content that resonates with her audience.

The recipe features a comforting Korean rice bowl with eggs and kimchi, combining traditional flavours with easy-to-follow preparation methods that home cooks can replicate.

Jiny Maeng's Signature Korean Rice Bowl Recipe

Ingredients required:

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups of medium grain white rice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 15g butter
  • Neutral oil for frying
  • Kimchi for serving

Preparation method:

  1. Begin by cooking the rice using your preferred method, whether in a rice cooker or on the stove, keeping it warm until ready to serve.
  2. While the rice cooks, fry the eggs in a small amount of neutral oil according to your preference.
  3. When ready to assemble the dish, place the warm rice in a serving bowl and add the soy sauce, sesame oil, and butter, allowing the butter to melt and create a flavourful sauce.
  4. Top the rice mixture with the fried eggs, then break the yolks and mix everything together thoroughly.
  5. Serve immediately with kimchi on the side for that authentic Korean flavour experience.

Maeng's approach to content creation demonstrates how Australian digital creators are making their mark globally by sharing personal passions and cultural influences. Her success story serves as inspiration for aspiring content creators throughout Australia and beyond.