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Kimchi Fried Rice

Last Modified: December 15, 2020 - Published by: christieathome - Comments: 3 Comments

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kimchi fried rice

Kimchi Fried Rice. Spicy, savoury and absolutely delicious! A popular Korean fried rice that is perfect for dinner or lunch or if you have leftover rice! Easy to make all in one pan! Ready in 25 minutes or less if you have cooked rice.

I love kimchi fried rice. A great meal as it hits the spot whenever I'm craving something filling and a tad spicy!

What is kimchi fried rice made of?

It is short grain rice fried in kimchi, scallions or onion and/or garlic. Then cooked with your protein of choice (chicken, sausage, pork, beef, tuna, egg, or tofu). The rice is flavoured with the kimchi juice, sesame oil and gochujang paste (optional) for a spicy kick.

What does kimchi taste like?

Kimchi is fermented cabbage. This cabbage is marinated over time in a red chili paste, onions, carrots and other seasoning agents. It tastes like a raw tangy crunchy cabbage with a deep umami flavour with a spicy kick.

kimchi fried rice

This kimchi fried rice recipe is a favourite, especially when you add a fried egg on top!

Kimchi fried rice comes in many variations. There is kimchi fried rice with spam, sausage, ham, pork and tuna! You can even sub in tofu, chicken or beef if you prefer that too. If you're feeling extra indulgent, you can even have kimchi fried rice with cheese.

This kimchi fried rice and egg is very easy to make at home. You will need some special ingredients that can be bought at a Korean or Asian grocer which I will list below with regards to which aisle you can check.

This is the the best kimchi fried rice recipe I've ever made and I'm thrilled to share it with you. Don't forget to check out my other Korean recipes below!

Where can I find some of these ingredients?

You can purchase the kimchi from a Korean grocer or Asian grocer in the refrigerated aisle.

Korean Grocers will carry gochujang paste in the sauce aisle usually.

Other recipes you may like!

kimchi sausage fried rice
tuna kimchi jjigae
korean kimchi bibim guksu
vegan kimchi fries
vegan kimchi tofu stew
kimchi omelette sandwich recipe (vegetarian)
deconstructed tuna kimbap bowl

For this recipe

You will need the following kimchi fried rice ingredients:

  • 3 cups cooked short grain rice
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 stalk green onion, chopped
  • ½ white onion, diced
  • 1 ½ cups kimchi, chopped
  • ¼ cup kimchi juice
  • ½ tbsp Korean Gochujang (hot pepper paste) 
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • One tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp rice mirin
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 3 fried eggs optional

How to make this

  1. First in a wok set on medium-high heat, fry white and green onions in cooking oil until translucent. Then add chopped kimchi and fry until juices begin to release.
  2. Toss in the cooked rice. Pour in kimchi juice.
  3. Season rice with Gochujang paste, sesame oil, sugar, rice mirin, and soy sauce. Next mix ingredients until well combine. Remove and transfer in a serving bowl.
  4. Fry eggs sunny side up and serve over fried rice.

Give it a try!

Well I hope you give my Kimchi Fried Rice recipe a try! It always excites me when you guys make my recipes and I hope this is one you try.

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kimchi fried rice

Kimchi Fried Rice (25-min. Recipe)

christieathome
Kimchi Fried Rice. Spicy, savoury and just plain delicious! A popular Korean dish that is perfect for dinner or lunch or if you have leftover rice! Ready in 25 minutes.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine korean
Servings 2
Calories 1330 kcal

Equipment

Rice Cooker
Wok
Non stick wok
Measuring Cups and Spoon Set
Wooden chopping board
Santoku Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups short grain rice cooked
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 stalk green onion chopped
  • ½ white onion diced
  • 1 ½ cups kimchi chopped
  • ¼ cup kimchi juice
  • ½ tbsp Gochujang hot pepper paste
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp rice mirin
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 3 eggs fried (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a wok set on medium-high heat, fry white and green onions in cooking oil until translucent. Add chopped kimchi until juices begin to release.
  • Toss in the cooked rice. Pour in kimchi juice.
  • Season rice with Gochujang paste, sesame oil, sugar, rice mirin, and soy sauce. Mix everything until well combined and rice is coloured red. Remove and transfer in a serving bowl.
  • Fry eggs sunny side up and serve over fried rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 1330kcalCarbohydrates: 247gProtein: 29gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 246mgSodium: 276mgPotassium: 397mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 425IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 14mg
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  1. albert

    June 03, 2019 at 7:08 am

    I'm always looking for new ways to use kimchi! This sounds delicious.

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  2. Yun

    November 12, 2020 at 7:08 pm

    5 stars
    This was super delicious, easy and has become my go to meal when I have leftover rice!

    Reply

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My name is Christie. I enjoy sharing mostly pan-Asian recipes from around the world. So that you can make them from the comfort of your own home. In my spare time, I enjoy spending it with my wonderful husband and two dogs, Bear and Maddie, outdoors in nature

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