Delicious Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe
How to Make Perfect Kimchi Fried Rice Easily
Craving some spicy and savory fried rice? Here’s a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for those moments. It’s so irresistibly delicious, you’ll finish a whole bowl in no time!
Ingredients- 1/2 cup well-fermented kimchi, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 bowl warm cooked rice
- A little green onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, finely chop the kimchi into bite-sized pieces, about 1-1.5 cm. Chopping it smaller will make it easier to stir-fry. Prepare the kimchi by cutting it into suitable pieces.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the chopped green onions and stir-fry slowly. This process infuses the oil with the aromatic flavor of the green onions, creating a delicious scallion oil. Be careful not to burn them; stir gently until fragrant.
Step 3
Once the scallion oil is ready, carefully crack an egg into one side of the pan (optional) and scramble it. Alternatively, you can add the egg at the very end, after the kimchi and rice are cooked.
Step 4
Now, add the prepared chopped kimchi to the pan with the scallion oil and stir-fry until well combined. Continue to cook until the kimchi becomes slightly translucent and tender, which helps to enhance its savory flavor.
Step 5
Add the 1 bowl of warm cooked rice to the pan with the kimchi. Use a spatula to break up the rice clumps and stir everything together until the rice is evenly coated with the kimchi mixture. Stir-fry thoroughly to ensure every grain of rice is seasoned.
Step 6
Seaweed (gim), whether seasoned or plain, or crumbled roasted seaweed is an optional addition. Adding crumbled seaweed can further elevate the flavor profile with its nutty aroma. If adding seaweed, mix it in gently at the very end with the rice.
