Spicy Kimchi Tomato Egg Fried Rice
Easy Kimchi Tomato Egg Fried Rice Recipe: A Delicious Meal
This fried rice recipe features a fantastic blend of soft scrambled eggs, refreshing tomatoes, and crisp kimchi, creating an incredibly delicious meal. Prepare for a bowl of rice that disappears in a flash!
Ingredients
- 1 ripe tomato
- 2 bowls of cooked rice
- 80g kimchi (chopped; using slightly sour kimchi enhances the flavor)
- 2 fresh eggs
- 1/2 onion
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare your fresh tomato. Lightly score the skin of the tomato with a knife, then immerse it in boiling water for about 30 seconds until the skin loosens. Immediately transfer it to cold water and peel off the skin. Once peeled, remove the seeds and dice the tomato into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Now, let’s sauté the aromatics to build the flavor base of your fried rice. Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the coarsely chopped onion and stir-fry until it becomes translucent. Gently cooking the onion until sweet and translucent is key to developing its flavor.
Step 3
Once the onion starts to turn transparent, add the chopped kimchi and stir-fry it with the onion. The tangy flavor of the kimchi will meld with the oil, enhancing the overall umami of the fried rice. Cook for about 2 minutes until the kimchi softens slightly.
Step 4
When the kimchi is somewhat cooked, add the prepared diced tomatoes and continue to stir-fry. Be gentle to avoid making the tomatoes too mushy. The freshness of the tomatoes will balance the richness of the dish.
Step 5
Push the sautéed vegetables to one side of the pan. Add another teaspoon of cooking oil to the empty space. Crack the two eggs into the oiled space and quickly scramble them using chopsticks or a spatula until they are just set. Reduce the heat slightly once the eggs are cooked.
Step 6
Combine the scrambled eggs with the sautéed vegetables. Add the two bowls of warm cooked rice to the pan. Use a spatula to break up the rice and stir-fry everything together until the ingredients are well mixed and the rice is evenly coated. Ensure you stir-fry sufficiently so the flavors penetrate each grain of rice.
Step 7
Finally, it’s time to season. If the fried rice needs more saltiness, pour 1 tablespoon of soy sauce around the edges of the hot pan. Letting the soy sauce sizzle briefly before stirring it in will enhance its aroma. Stir everything together to distribute the seasoning evenly, and your delicious Kimchi Tomato Egg Fried Rice is ready to serve!
