Korean

Kimchi fried rice

Cold rice is fried with kimchi, gochujang and sesame oil, then finished with egg or tofu for a fast savoury meal.

25 minutes · Easy · 2 servings Preparation: 10 minutes Cooking: 15 minutes
Kimchi fried rice ready to serve

Cold rice is fried with kimchi, gochujang and sesame oil, then finished with egg or tofu for a fast savoury meal.

Ingredients

  • 600 g cold cooked rice
  • 300 g kimchi, roughly chopped
  • 3 tbsp kimchi juice
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp neutral frying oil
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 spring onions

Method

  1. Loosen the cold cooked rice and chop the kimchi.
  2. Fry the kimchi, then briefly cook the gochujang and soy sauce with it.
  3. Add the rice, fry over high heat and finish with sesame oil, egg or tofu.

Beginner tips

  • Cold, dry rice fries best. Cook the kimchi until aromatic before adding the rice.

Substitutions and variations

  • Top with a fried egg or add crisp tofu; check the kimchi label if you need a vegetarian version.

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