Quick Japchae Fried Rice from Leftover Japchae

Delicious Japchae Fried Rice Recipe Using Leftover Japchae

Quick Japchae Fried Rice from Leftover Japchae

There’s a dish I always make when I have leftover Japchae at home: Japchae Fried Rice. It’s incredibly easy to make and tastes fantastic, so I always whip it up when I have Japchae available. This recipe transforms your leftover Japchae into a delightful meal in minutes.

Recipe Info

  • Category : Rice / Porridge / Rice cake
  • Ingredient Category : Others
  • Occasion : Everyday
  • Cooking : Stir-fry
  • Servings : 1 serving
  • Difficulty : Beginner

Ingredients

  • 1 bowl of leftover Japchae
  • 1 bowl of cooked rice
  • 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
  • 0.5 Tbsp sesame oil
  • A pinch of ground black pepper

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

Take about one bowl of your leftover Japchae. If the noodles or other ingredients are clumped together, gently separate them with chopsticks. If the strands are too long, chop them into bite-sized pieces (about 2-3 cm) with scissors or a knife. This makes stir-frying much easier and improves the texture.

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Step 2

Heat a pan over high heat. Add the prepared Japchae and stir-fry briskly. As the Japchae heats up, moisture from refrigeration might be released. Continue to stir-fry until this moisture has significantly reduced or evaporated. This concentrates the flavors of the Japchae and prevents the fried rice from becoming too watery.

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Step 3

Add one bowl of cooked rice to the pan with the stir-fried Japchae. It’s best to use rice that’s not piping hot; slightly cooled rice will result in fluffier fried rice. Pour 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce around the edges of the pan. Adding the oyster sauce directly to the hot pan can enhance its aroma and flavor.

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Step 4

Now, using a spatula, gently break apart the rice and mix it with the Japchae and oyster sauce. Stir-fry vigorously over high heat, ensuring the rice grains become distinct and fluffy. The goal is to coat each grain of rice evenly with the sauce. Keep the heat high and stir-fry quickly.

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Step 5

Once the rice is cooked and has a fluffy texture, turn off the heat. Drizzle about 0.5 tablespoon of sesame oil over the fried rice. Add 3-4 dashes of ground black pepper, according to your preference. Gently toss everything together with your spatula to combine the flavors. This final step adds a wonderful aroma and depth.

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Step 6

Your delicious Japchae Fried Rice is now ready to be served! Plate it up and enjoy. Consider serving it with kimchi or a fried egg for an even more satisfying meal. Enjoy this wonderful transformation of your leftover Japchae!

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