Kimchi Fried Rice
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
485 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Kimchi Fried Rice
Description
To prepare Kimchi Fried Rice, day-old rice is stir-fried in avocado oil over high heat to separate the grains and coat them evenly. Chopped kimchi is added after frying garlic briefly, imparting a slightly spicy and sour taste that defines the dish. Soy sauce seasons the rice, and toasted sesame oil drizzled before serving adds a nutty aroma. The dish is finished with a fried egg, which enhances the richness and provides a soft topping.
The garnishes of chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and nori strips (seaweed) contribute fresh brightness, crunchy texture, and an umami boost, complementing the fermented kimchi’s tang. It serves well as a quick meal or comforting lunch, especially when using leftover rice for texture and convenience.
The method focuses on heating ingredients properly to avoid clumping and over-wetting the rice, ensuring each grain remains separate and flavorful. Serving immediately with the fried egg on top maintains a balance of hot rice and creamy egg yolk.
Ingredients
- 2 C rice cooked, day-old
- ½ C kimchi chopped
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
Garnish:
- 4 egg fried
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions chopped
- sesame seeds
- seaweed cut into strips, nori
Instructions
- Heat up a wok or large frying pan.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in the pan.
- Add the rice to the pan and stir fry over high heat, until all the grains of rice are broken up and coated with oil.
- Add in the garlic and fry for a minute before adding in the chopped kimchi.
- Season the rice with soy sauce.
- Remove from heat.
- Drizzle with toasted sesame oil.
- Add a fried egg and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and seaweed (nori).
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 485kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 79g | 26% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 193mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 297IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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