Quick Kimchi Fried Rice
A savory and spicy stir-fry using fermented kimchi, chilled rice, and a touch of sesame oil.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Servings
2
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked white rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup Kimchi, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Kimchi juice
- 1 tablespoon Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
- 2 large Eggs(optional)
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chopped kimchi and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
- 3
Add the rice, breaking up any clumps with a spatula, and mix thoroughly with the kimchi.
- 4
Stir in the kimchi juice, gochujang, and soy sauce. Fry for another 3-4 minutes until the rice is evenly coated and slightly crispy.
- 5
Drizzle with sesame oil and stir in half of the green onions.
- 6
In a separate small pan, fry the eggs sunny-side up.
- 7
Divide the rice into bowls, top each with a fried egg, remaining green onions, and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
410
kcal
Protein
12
g
Carbs
65
g
Fat
11
g
Fiber
4
g
Sugar
5
g
Sodium
1150
mg
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