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    Kimchi Fried Rice

    Last Modified: March 12, 2021 - Published by: christieathome

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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 vegetarian kimchi fried rice. A great meal as it hits the spot whenever I'm craving something filling and a tad spicy! If you're a meat eater, I share a delicious kimchi sausage fried rice!

    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!

    Many variations!

    This dish 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 recipe 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!

    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 ingredients:

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

    How to make kimchi fried rice

    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.

    Thanks for visiting my blog! If you enjoyed my vegetarian kimchi fried rice please share it with your family and friends or on social media! Take a picture if you've made my recipe and tag me on Instagram @christieathome in your feed or stories so I can share your creation in my stories with credits to you!

    Made this recipe and loved it?

    If you could leave a star rating for this kimchi fried rice vegetarian recipe, I would greatly appreciate it 🙂 Thanks so much!

    Take care,
    Christie

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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.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course dinner, lunch
    Cuisine korean
    Servings 2
    Calories per serving 1330 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups cooked sushi rice
    • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 stalk green onion chopped
    • ½ white onion diced
    • 1 ½ cups kimchi chopped
    • ¼ cup kimchi juice
    • ½ tablespoon Gochujang hot pepper paste
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon mirin
    • 1 teaspoon regular 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.
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    Rice Cooker
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    Nutrition
    Calories: 1330kcal | Carbohydrates: 247g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 246mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 14mg
    Course dinner, lunch
    Cuisine korean
    Keyword kimchi fried rice and egg, kimchi fried rice easy, kimchi fried rice gochujang, kimchi fried rice how to make, kimchi fried rice vegetarian, the best kimchi fried rice recipe

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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!

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    3. Heidi | The Frugal Girls

      July 26, 2021 at 6:58 pm

      I am really loving all the flavor the kimchi adds to your fried rice. What a totally tasty treat for the taste buds!!

      Reply

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