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Kimchi Fried Rice

Kimchi fried rice is easy, packed with flavor, customizable, and done in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for a busy weeknight.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Julie Chiou

Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 cup (182 g) frozen vegetables peas, carrots, corn, or others, thawed
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • 1 ½ cups (173 g) kimchi roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon kimchi juice
  • 3 cups (474 g) day-old cooked white rice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, add the eggs to skillet and scramble them. Remove the scrambled eggs from the skillet and set aside in a bowl.
    1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 large eggs
  • Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil, onion, frozen vegetables, garlic, kimchi, and kimchi juice. Sauté until onion is translucent and cooked through, about 3 minutes.
    1 small onion, 1 cup frozen vegetables, 1 clove garlic, 1 1/2 cups kimchi, 1 tablespoon kimchi juice
  • Add the rice to the skillet and carefully break it up with your spatula or wooden spoon.
    3 cups day-old cooked white rice
  • Turn the heat down to medium-low, and continue to stir the rice into the mixture until all is incorporated. Finally, add the scrambled eggs and season with salt and pepper.
    1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

For an even more authentic and spicier kick, add 1 tablespoon of gochujang paste. Gochujang paste can be found at Asian grocery stores in the Korean section, or in the Asian aisle at your local grocery store.

Nutrition

Calories: 455 kcal | Carbohydrates: 85 g | Protein: 16 g | Fat: 5 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 164 mg | Sodium: 1273 mg | Potassium: 430 mg | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 3 g

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