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kimchi fried rice

20-Minute Kimchi Fried Rice – Spicy Comfort Perfection!


  • Author: lucy
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A quick and flavorful Korean-inspired dish combining kimchi, rice, and seasonings, topped with a fried egg.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked white rice, chilled
  • 1 cup kimchi, chopped
  • 1/2 cup kimchi juice
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 1/2 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 2 green onions, sliced, divided
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon gochujang
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 sheet roasted seaweed, crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion, garlic, and carrots, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the chopped kimchi and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add the chilled white rice and break it up gently with a spatula.
  5. Pour in the kimchi juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, and gochujang, then stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes until the rice is evenly coated and heated through.
  6. Stir in half of the sliced green onions and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. In a separate skillet, heat the remaining oil and fry the eggs until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny.
  8. Spoon the kimchi fried rice into bowls.
  9. Top each bowl with a fried egg, crumbled roasted seaweed, sesame seeds, and the remaining green onions.
  10. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use day-old rice for best texture.
  • Adjust gochujang amount for preferred spice level.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 68g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 185mg

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