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Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe

Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe


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4.9 from 12 reviews

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Kimchi Fried Rice is a popular Korean dish made with cooked rice, kimchi, and a flavorful mix of seasonings. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for a delicious weeknight meal.


Ingredients

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Rice:

  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old and cold)

Kimchi Mix:

  • 1 cup chopped kimchi
  • 2 tablespoons kimchi juice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Seasonings:

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste, optional for extra spice)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Additional:

  • 2 fried eggs (optional for serving)
  • toasted sesame seeds and extra sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, then sauté onion until soft.
  2. Add Aromatics: Stir in garlic until fragrant.
  3. Incorporate Kimchi: Add kimchi and juice, cook until heated.
  4. Add Rice: Mix in cold rice, soy sauce, and gochujang if using.
  5. Combine and Serve: Cook until heated through, remove from heat and drizzle with sesame oil. Serve topped with fried egg, green onions, and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider adding diced spam, bacon, or tofu.
  • Day-old rice is recommended for best results.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg