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Kimchi Fried Rice - easy fried rice made with Korean kimchi. Kimchi adds a spicy and pungent taste and absolute best. This Korean recipe takes only 15 mins to make from prep to dinner table.
Delicious Korean Fried Rice
Whenever I dine out at Korean restaurants, I always ask for extra kimchi to pack home. Whenever I have extra kimchi, I would make kimchi fried rice, which is one of the best fried rice in the world!
Yes, I have fried rice syndrome. I just love the idea of stir frying rice in a hot wok or skillet, with various ingredients mixed in. It’s an Asian comfort food at I enjoy a lot, always mouthwatering and appetizing.
What Is Kimchi Fried Rice
Kimchi fried rice recipe is one of the most popular Korean recipes. Many people love Korean food. This recipe is quick and easy and takes only 15 minutes from start to finish.
The core ingredients are kimchi, steamed rice, but you can also add spam, pork belly, bacon and an egg. The egg is usually fried sunny side up and served on top of the fried rice.
For me, I prefer it plain with just kimchi and rice. Now, how do you make it? I will share my tips and techniques with you below.
For more kimchi recipes, check out my kimchi ramen recipe!
Working With Kimchi
If you buy bottled kimchi from the store, it’s wet with an orange liquid. The liquid is actually the moisture content or juice from napa cabbage, the main vegetable used in kimchi.
During the fermentation process, the moisture content seeps out from the napa baggage.
To prep, first you need to squeeze the liquid out of the kimchi before you cook the fried rice. The best fried rice should toasty and dry, not wet and lumpy.
The reddish color and the pungent kimchi taste and aromas beckon. As kimchi is fully fermented, you can freeze Kimchi fried rice for up to a week, making it a perfect dish for meal prep.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes this is a healthy and nutritious meal as kimchi is one of the healthiest foods with lots of benefits. It’s a great source of probiotics and promotes digestion.
This recipe is only 233 calories per serving.
What To Serve With Kimchi Fried Rice
This meal is best served alone or with a main dish or appetizers. For a wholesome Korean meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.
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Kimchi Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 small onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup kimchi, cut into small pieces + 1 tablespoon kimchi juice
- 2 cups overnight steamed white rice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce , or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 dashes ground black pepper
- 1 stalk scallion, cut into small rounds
Instructions
- Heat a wok or skillet over high heat. Add the oil. Once the oil is hot, sauté the garlic and onion until aromatic. Add the kimchi and stir quickly before adding the rice. Stir to combine well.
- Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and scallions. Stir a few times to blend with the rice. Dish out and serve immediately.
- You can fry an egg sunny-side up and serve it on top of the kimchi fried rice.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Is it possible to use basmathi rice? I do have some japanese rice. Which one do you recommend, basmathi or japanase rice?
Japanese rice or regular rice, no basmati.
Rasa where do I purchase Kimchi?
Hi Dianna, you can purchase it at Asian stores.
Where do I find the recipe ? It says recipe here and all it gives are more fried rice recipes
Hi Donna, there is a red color bar that says “GET RECIPE HERE” – scroll down and the recipe is there.
I found this recipe a few months back and this has been my favorite recipe for fried rice ever since. Super easy and fast to make and full of flavor!
Thanks for trying my Kimhi Fried Rice recipe.
Wow, looks very delicious. :p
And hey, your food photography is so great, really love it! :D
Thanks Harry!
This looks awesome! Do you have any Veganized recipes here?
Hi Jennifer, for vegan recipe, please check out http://veggiecravings.com
Thankyou, kimchi look yummy
Is it possible to double the recipe? thanks for your recipes.
Of course, you can.
I can’t wait to try my homemade kimchi with cauliflower fried rice! Lower carbs!
Good idea!
Made this receipe last night, this was sooo good, taste exactly the same as any good kimchibab in a korean restaurant, in the comfort of my house! Thanks a lot for that receipe and many others I tried from your website! All the ones Ive tried turned to be perfect!! Do you have a receipe for leek mandu?
Thanks for your sweet note. I have a lot dumpling recipes, you can try this. https://www.666630.xyz/recipe-chinese-jiaozi-leeks-and-pork/