Description
Enjoy a flavorful twist on classic fried rice with this Gochujang Fried Rice recipe. The spicy kick of gochujang, a Korean chili paste, adds depth of flavor to this satisfying dish. Loaded with vegetables and topped with toasted sesame seeds, this dish is a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and savory.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked and cooled jasmine or short-grain rice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For Stir-Fry:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 1 medium carrot (peeled and finely diced)
- ½ cup frozen peas (thawed)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 2 eggs (beaten)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Garnish:
- toasted sesame seeds
- additional green onions
Instructions
- Heat Oils and Sauté Aromatics: Heat sesame oil and vegetable oil, sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
- Add Vegetables and Eggs: Add carrot, peas, green onions, and beaten eggs, scramble until set.
- Stir in Rice and Sauce: Add rice, stir-fry, then mix in sauce of gochujang, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar.
- Finish and Garnish: Add peas and green onions, adjust seasoning, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu for extra protein.
- For spicier rice, add an extra teaspoon of gochujang or a drizzle of chili oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
