Quick & Delicious 10-Minute Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe
Whip up Delicious Kimchi Fried Rice in 10 Minutes – A Guaranteed Flavor Booster!
This is a great menu option for saving on your grocery bill: Kimchi Fried Rice! With plenty of homemade kimchi, there are so many delicious ways to use it. This Kimchi Fried Rice recipe is perfectly achievable in just 10 minutes.
Main Ingredients- Well-fermented Kimchi: 1 bowl (approx. 1 serving)
- Cooked Rice: 2 bowls (approx. 2 servings)
- Spam or Ham: 200g
Seasoning & Extras- Kimchi Brine: 2 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean Chili Flakes): 1 Tbsp
- Sesame Oil: 2 Tbsp
- Cooking Oil: 2 Tbsp
- (Optional) Sugar: 1 tsp (to mellow the kimchi’s sourness)
- (Optional) Salt: pinch (to adjust seasoning)
- Kimchi Brine: 2 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean Chili Flakes): 1 Tbsp
- Sesame Oil: 2 Tbsp
- Cooking Oil: 2 Tbsp
- (Optional) Sugar: 1 tsp (to mellow the kimchi’s sourness)
- (Optional) Salt: pinch (to adjust seasoning)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, finely chop the kimchi. Dice the ham into bite-sized pieces (cubes or strips). Prepare about 1 bowl of kimchi and 2 bowls of rice.
Step 2
Dice the Spam or ham into pieces suitable for stir-frying. (You can use your favorite brand of ham like Spam or RosuPau.)
Step 3
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped kimchi and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until softened. If your kimchi is very sour, adding 1 teaspoon of sugar at this stage will help balance the acidity and enhance the flavor.
Step 4
A key secret to delicious Kimchi Fried Rice is the kimchi brine! Add 2 tablespoons of kimchi brine to the stir-frying kimchi. This will infuse the rice with the deep, savory flavor of the kimchi, creating a perfect harmony. Continue to stir-fry for another minute, mixing the brine and kimchi well.
Step 5
Add the diced ham to the pan and stir-fry it with the kimchi for about 1-2 minutes until the ham is lightly browned.
Step 6
Add 1 tablespoon of gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) for color and a touch of spice. Stir it into the kimchi and ham mixture, ensuring it doesn’t burn.
Step 7
Now it’s time for the star of the dish: the rice! Add 2 bowls of warm cooked rice to the pan. Use a spatula or spoon to break up any clumps of rice and mix it thoroughly with the kimchi and ham.
Step 8
Finally, drizzle 2 tablespoons of sesame oil for a rich, nutty aroma. Mix everything together evenly. If you find it needs more seasoning, add a tiny pinch of salt to taste. Your delicious Kimchi Fried Rice is ready!
