Delicious & Savory Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe
The Best Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe You Can Easily Make at Home
Introducing a mouthwatering Kimchi Fried Rice made with the deep flavor of well-fermented Napa cabbage kimchi and a medley of rich ingredients. Enjoy a satisfying meal with this recipe, where the tanginess of kimchi harmonizes beautifully with a hint of sweetness.
Main Ingredients- 1/2 head of well-fermented Napa cabbage kimchi (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 onion (sliced thinly)
- 100g pork (ground or thinly sliced) (or use ham, sausages, etc.)
- A little bit of green onion (chopped)
Seasoning & Others- 1/2 Tbsp gochujang (or use seasoned gochujang)
- 2 bowls of cooked rice
- 2 Tbsp grapeseed oil or cooking oil
- 1/2 Tbsp gochujang (or use seasoned gochujang)
- 2 bowls of cooked rice
- 2 Tbsp grapeseed oil or cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the star of our Kimchi Fried Rice: the kimchi! If your kimchi is very sour, you can lightly rinse it under running water to adjust the tanginess. Then, chop the well-fermented Napa cabbage kimchi into bite-sized pieces. If there’s too much juice, gently squeeze it out. Prepare your pork (or ham, sausages, etc.) and onion by slicing them thinly. Chop the green onions for garnish. Don’t hesitate to add any leftover vegetables you have in your fridge, like mushrooms, carrots, or zucchini – they make it even tastier!
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of grapeseed oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the pork and stir-fry until it’s mostly cooked. Then, add the chopped kimchi and sauté until it becomes tender and slightly softened. Stir in 1/2 tablespoon of gochujang (or seasoned gochujang) and cook until everything is well combined. Next, add the thinly sliced onions and cook until they turn translucent. Once all the ingredients are nicely sautéed, add 2 bowls of warm cooked rice. Using a spatula, break up any clumps of rice and gently mix it with the kimchi and other ingredients. Continue to stir-fry over medium heat until the rice is evenly coated and the ingredients are well incorporated. Cooking until the rice grains are slightly crispy is key for the best texture.
Step 3
Finally, sprinkle the chopped green onions over the finished Kimchi Fried Rice. For an extra touch, you can top it with a fried egg, shredded seaweed (gim), or sesame seeds. Enjoy your delicious and satisfying Kimchi Fried Rice!
