Korean Kimchi Fried Rice with Egg
Savory kimchi fried rice finished with a runny egg and sesame oil for a fast, satisfying meal.

Total
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked jasmine or short-grain rice (day-old preferred)
- 3/4 cup Kimchi (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Kimchi juice(optional)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tbsp Neutral oil (canola/vegetable)
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce(optional)
- 2 tbsp Green onions (sliced)(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (10 minutes total): Chop the kimchi and slice the green onions. If using fresh rice, spread it out to cool slightly; day-old rice is best for separate grains.
- 2
Cook (15 minutes total): Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the neutral oil. Add kimchi (and kimchi juice if using) and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Add the rice to the skillet and break up any clumps. Stir-fry for 6–8 minutes, seasoning with soy sauce if desired, until the rice is hot and lightly crisped.
- 4
Make two small wells in the rice. Crack an egg into each well, cover the pan for 1–2 minutes, and cook until the whites set but yolks remain runny.
- 5
Turn off the heat and drizzle sesame oil over the fried rice. Top with green onions and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
610
31% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 19 g |
| Carbohydrate | 78 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 1250 mg |
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