Simple & Delicious Kimchi Fried Rice
Super Easy Home-Style Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe
Made with ingredients readily available at home, this is an incredibly simple and quick kimchi fried rice. Enjoy a flavorful dish with minimal effort!
Ingredients
- 100g ground pork
- 1/4 head napa cabbage kimchi, chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- A pinch of black pepper
- 1 bowl cooked rice
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the ground pork, minced garlic, and a pinch of black pepper. Stir and break apart the pork with chopsticks as it cooks to prevent clumping. Sauté until the pork is no longer pink and is cooked through.
Step 2
Finely chop the napa cabbage kimchi into bite-sized pieces. If your kimchi is very sour, you can add a little sugar, but the natural tang is key to the flavor. Make sure to include some kimchi juice as well.
Step 3
Add the chopped kimchi to the pan with the cooked pork. Stir-fry together over medium-low heat, ensuring the kimchi doesn’t stick to the pan. Cook for about 3-5 minutes until the kimchi’s moisture has reduced and it has melded with the pork.
Step 4
Sautéing the pork and kimchi thoroughly is crucial for developing flavor. Continue to cook them until the raw smell of the kimchi disappears and its savory taste intensifies. This step enhances the sweet and sour notes of the kimchi.
Step 5
Once the pork and kimchi are well-cooked, add the bowl of cooked rice. Gently break apart the rice with a spatula and mix it with the kimchi and pork mixture, ensuring every grain is coated.
Step 6
After mixing the rice with the sautéed ingredients, turn the heat up to high and stir-fry quickly for 1-2 minutes. This helps to achieve a fluffy texture for the rice and imparts a smoky flavor. Turn off the heat when you hear a slight sizzle and a hint of sticking to the pan bottom.
Step 7
Serve the hot kimchi fried rice in a bowl. It’s delicious on its own, or you can enhance it further with a fried egg on top, some shredded seaweed (gim), or toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy this satisfying and simple homemade meal!
