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Kimchi Fried Rice

A quick and comforting meal using fermented kimchi, leftover rice, and a drizzle of sesame oil.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

10 min

Servings

2

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice (preferably day-old)
  • 1 cup Kimchi, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons Kimchi juice
  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
  • 2 pieces Eggs(optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add the chopped kimchi and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it softens and becomes fragrant.

  3. 3

    Stir in the gochujang and soy sauce, mixing well with the kimchi.

  4. 4

    Add the cold cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.

  5. 5

    Pour the kimchi juice over the rice and stir-fry for 5 minutes until the rice is evenly coated and slightly crispy.

  6. 6

    Drizzle with sesame oil and toss in half of the green onions.

  7. 7

    In a separate small pan, fry the eggs sunny-side up.

  8. 8

    Divide the rice into bowls, top each with a fried egg, remaining green onions, and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

420

kcal

Protein

12

g

Carbs

65

g

Fat

14

g

Fiber

4

g

Sugar

5

g

Sodium

1150

mg

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