Flavorful Kimchi Pork Fried Rice: A Homemade Delight
Kimchi and Pork Belly Bliss! My Signature Fried Rice Recipe
What’s the perfect ending to a delicious meal out? Fried rice, of course! Sometimes, we even order meat with the sole intention of enjoying fried rice afterward. This recipe is for that craving! We’ve created a fantastic ‘post-meat’ fried rice at home, featuring leftover pork, kimchi, and aromatic perilla leaves. It’s a culinary masterpiece that rivals any restaurant.
Main Ingredients- Pork (pork belly, neck, or your favorite cut)
- Well-fermented Kimchi: 3 Tbsp (finely chopped)
- Perilla leaves: 5 leaves (thinly sliced)
- Onion: 1/2 (finely chopped)
- Minced Garlic: 0.5 Tbsp
- Roasted Seaweed (Gim): 1 sheet (crumbled)
- Cooked Rice: 1 bowl
- Egg: 1
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare your leftover pork. You can use pork belly, pork neck, or any cut you prefer. Cut the pork into bite-sized pieces, about 2-3 cm.
Step 2
Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the cut pork and stir-fry until it’s nicely browned and has rendered some fat. Once the pork is cooked, add the finely chopped kimchi, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Continue to stir-fry until the kimchi is softened and the onion becomes translucent. If your kimchi is too sour, you can add a pinch of sugar.
Step 3
Once the pork and kimchi are well combined, add a bowl of warm cooked rice. Use a spatula or spoon to break up any clumps of rice and mix everything evenly. Stir-fry the rice, allowing it to slightly crisp up against the pan for a delightful fluffy texture.
Step 4
Add the thinly sliced perilla leaves to the pan. Stir-fry briefly with the rice mixture. Perilla leaves lose their fragrance if overcooked, so just wilt them slightly.
Step 5
Ah, you’ll start to smell that irresistible fried rice aroma right about now! It’s the scent of a restaurant-quality dish coming to life in your kitchen. (Hehe!)
Step 6
As the fried rice nears completion, fry an egg in a separate pan. A sunny-side-up egg with a runny yolk is perfect for topping the fried rice, adding a rich and creamy element when mixed in.
Step 7
Continue to stir-fry the fried rice over low heat, stirring constantly. This helps to keep the rice grains separate and achieve that perfect fluffy texture. Be careful not to let the rice stick to the bottom of the pan.
Step 8
Final touches! Sprinkle the crumbled roasted seaweed over the fried rice and stir-fry for another moment – just enough to keep the seaweed crisp. Taste the fried rice and add a tiny pinch of salt if needed. Finally, drizzle 1 Tbsp of sesame oil all over the pan and gently mix everything together. Your delicious Kimchi Pork Fried Rice is ready!
Step 9
Serve the fried rice immediately while it’s hot, right from the pan for the best flavor! Break the sunny-side-up egg and mix the runny yolk into the rice for an even more decadent experience. Enjoy your meal!
