Crispy Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe with Cheese
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Crispy Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe with Cheese
Description
This recipe for Crispy Kimchi Fried Rice with Cheese centers around cooked rice stir-fried with sautéed green onions, optional minced pork, and chopped sour kimchi. Korean chili flakes and a touch of sugar temper the kimchi's acidity. The rice is seasoned with soy sauce, kimchi juice, sesame oil, salt, and pepper to build layers of spicy, salty, and umami notes. After stir-frying, the rice is shaped in the skillet and cooked over low heat to develop a crispy crust, while melted cheese adds creaminess and a rich texture contrast. Roasted seaweed and toasted sesame seeds garnish the finished dish, lending additional flavor and crunch.
The contrast between the tender rice interior and the crispy bottom crust defines this recipe. It can be served as a main dish or accompanied by other Korean sides. The richness from the cheese balances the tangy, spicy flavors of the kimchi, making it a hearty and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp green onion chopped, or Asian leek
- 1/3 lb pork optional, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 ½ cup kimchi sour, chopped
- 1 tbsp gochugaru Korean chili flakes
- 1 tsp sugar
- 4 cups rice cooked
- 2 tbsp kimchi juice
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 cups meltable cheese shredded; includes mozzarella, provolone, gouda, fontina, colbi, etc
- 1 handful Roasted seaweed optional
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the Asian leek or green onion and saute for 2 minutes.
- Push the onion to one corner and add the minced pork. Drizzle soy sauce and cook until pork is browned halfway.
- Add kimchi, Korean chili flakes (gochugaru), a little bit of sugar and stir-fry for 5 minutes. Sugar will cut down the sourness of the fermented kimchi.
- Add the cooked rice and kimchi juice; continue to stir-fry until everything is well incorporated. Taste and season according to your taste. Drizzle a little bit of sesame oil at the end.
- Transfer the kimchi fried rice into a large bowl. Divide it into halves or quarters depending on the size of your skillet. Put an individual-sized portion back into the skillet over medium-low heat. Gently press down with spatula and let it cook until you hear some sizzling sound.
- Put a portion of cheese in the center and cover the skillet with a lid. Cook until the cheese melt. When done, slide it onto a serving plate halfway then fold the other half over to cover
- To garnish, sprinkle with crumbled roasted seasoned seaweed and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 532 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 532kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 663mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1053IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 340mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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