The Easiest Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice

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  • Prep Time

    9 mins

  • Cook Time

    9 mins

  • Total Time

    24 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    455 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Korean

The Easiest Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice

You'll relish every scrumptious morsel of this delectable vegan kimchi fried rice (or kimchi bokkeum bap), bursting with bold and savory flavors. It's a simple yet impressive way to transform leftover rice into a gluten-free, plant-based dish that’s a nutritional powerhouse, and also satisfyingly spicy.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 14 oz. extra firm tofu drained
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tamari
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 scallions chopped into ½ inch sections
  • 1 pack enoki mushrooms 200 grams, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup bean sprouts optional
  • 2 cloves minced garlic 
  • cup chopped kimchi with juice
  • 4 cups cooked short grain rice white or brown as desired
  • 2-3 tablespoons of gochujang according to your preference for spice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons date syrup or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon toasted white or black sesame seeds to garnish
  • Extra beansprouts optional to garnish
  • roasted seasoned seaweed nori, cut into thin strips
  • Thinly sliced scallions to garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.   Pat the tofu dry with a paper towel and dice it into 1 cm cubes.  Mix together the diced tofu, olive oil and tablespoon of tamari in a bowl, and then spread it out in a single layer on a parchment paper lined baking pan.   Roast the tofu for 25 minutes until firm and golden brown.
  2. Heat a wok or large cast iron skillet over a high flame for 90 seconds.   Add the sesame oil, and allow it to heat fully for 60 seconds.   Add the scallions, enoki mushrooms, beansprouts, and garlic to the pan and sauté, stirring for 2-3 minutes until the scallions and beansprouts show signs of wilting.
  3. Add the kimchi and roasted tofu. Continue sautéing for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add the rice, date syrup, and gochujang. Continue sautéing, stirring regularly for 3 minutes until the rice is heated throughout.
  5. When serving, garnish with toasted sesame seeds, extra beansprouts, thinly cut seasoned seaweed, and scallions.
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Notes

  • 🌶️ Gochujang Genius: Gluten-free? Check your gochujang label; sub in sriracha if needed, adding extra sweetness.
  • 🍯 Date Syrup Sweetness: Bring out the richness with date syrup, a healthy, lower-glycemic-index sweetener packed with antioxidants. Swap it in for refined sugar alternatives and savor the unique flavor it imparts.
  • 🍲 Protein Play: Embrace extra firm tofu for a satisfying, protein-packed twist. Not a tofu fan? Switch in your preferred protein source and let the flavors dance.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 455kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 62g (21%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Sodium 414mg (17%) Potassium 331mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 99IU (2%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 455 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 455kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 62g 21%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 414mg 17%
Potassium 331mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 99IU 2%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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