fbpx Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Kimchi Fried Rice

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

5 from 1 review

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 onion (finely diced)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp ginger (minced)
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 250 g kimchi (1 cup)
  • 1 tsp tamari
  • 1/4 tsp sesame oil (toasted)
  • 200 g rice (weighed dry) (I prefer long grain rice) (1 cup)
  • 60 ml kimchi juice (strained from the kimchi) (1/4 cup)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)
  • 1 spring onion (finely sliced)
  • 2 eggs (fried or poached)

Instructions

  1. Cook your rice according to the instructions on the packet.
  2. Heat the coconut oil in a pan to a medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and ginger. Cook for 3 minutes until the onions have become translucent.
  3. Add the gochujang and cook for 2 minutes
  4. Chop the kimchi and add to the pan with the tamari & sesame oil and cook for a further 3 minutes.
  5. Add the rice
  6. Transfer to two plates and top each with a poached or fried egg, shredded nori, spring onion and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Use day-old rice: Freshly cooked rice can be too soft and sticky. Day-old rice has a firmer texture that works better for fried rice dishes.
  • Choose the right type of kimchi: Look for well-fermented kimchi with a tangy, sour flavor for a more authentic taste.  Ideally get one without any added sugar.
  • Optional add-ins and variations: Get creative with your kimchi fried rice by incorporating different vegetables, proteins, or toppings like enoki mushrooms, tofu, or even cheese.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: dinner
  • Cuisine: korean

Nutrition

  • Calories: 559
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 242
  • Fat: 14
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Carbohydrates: 92
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 15
  • Cholesterol: 164