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Korean Kimchi Fried Rice With Fried Egg 1769529371836 Lpr4
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Korean Kimchi Fried Rice With Fried Egg 1769529371836 Lpr4

A classic, savory, and spicy Korean staple made with fermented kimchi, day-old rice, and topped with a perfectly runny fried egg.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Servings

2

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Cooked short-grain white rice (preferably day-old)
  • 1 cup Baechu-kimchi (napa cabbage kimchi), chopped
  • 3 tablespoons Kimchi juice
  • 1 tablespoon Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 pieces Large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Roasted seaweed (gim) strips(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat one tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add the chopped kimchi and minced garlic, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until the kimchi softens and becomes fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add the rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with a spatula, and stir to combine with the kimchi.

  4. 4

    Stir in the kimchi juice and gochujang, mixing thoroughly until every grain of rice is evenly coated and red.

  5. 5

    Drizzle with sesame oil and toss in half of the green onions, then cook for another 2 minutes to let the bottom slightly crisp.

  6. 6

    In a separate small non-stick pan, fry the eggs in the remaining vegetable oil until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny.

  7. 7

    Divide the fried rice into two bowls and top each with a fried egg.

  8. 8

    Garnish with the remaining green onions and seaweed strips before serving immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

485

kcal

Protein

14

g

Carbs

68

g

Fat

18

g

Fiber

4

g

Sugar

5

g

Sodium

980

mg

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