Korean Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe
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Equipment
- 1 x wok
- 1 x spatula
- 1 x Bowl
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice day-old rice works well
- 1 cup kimchi chopped
- 1/2 cup kimchi juice
- 1 cup diced cooked chicken pork, or tofu (optional)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 3 green onions chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 fried egg per serving optional, for topping
Instructions
- Cook the jasmine rice and let it cool. Chop the kimchi and green onions.
- In a large pan or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken, pork, or tofu and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add frozen peas and carrots and stir-fry until they are heated through.
- Add chopped kimchi to the pan and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked jasmine rice to the pan. Break up any clumps and mix well with the vegetables and kimchi.
- Pour in the kimchi juice, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Stir everything together until well combined. If you're using cooked protein, add it back to the pan and mix.
- Add chopped green onions to the fried rice and give it a final stir.
- Top each serving with a fried egg.
- Garnish with extra green onions or sesame seeds if desired.