Description
Classic Easy Kimchi Fried Rice is a quick Korean comfort dish made with tangy kimchi, rice, and simple pantry ingredients. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s bold, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and cooled white rice
- 1 cup kimchi, chopped
- 2 tablespoons kimchi juice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 eggs (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare ingredients by chopping kimchi, garlic, and onion.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until soft.
4. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Stir in kimchi and cook for 3–4 minutes.
6. Add kimchi juice and soy sauce, mix well.
7. Add rice and break up clumps, stir thoroughly.
8. Cook for 5–7 minutes until slightly crispy.
9. Add optional proteins or vegetables if desired.
10. Drizzle sesame oil and adjust seasoning.
11. Fry eggs separately to desired doneness.
12. Serve hot topped with egg, green onions, and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for best texture.
- Cool fresh rice before using.
- Older kimchi gives stronger flavor.
- Use tofu for vegan option.
- Adjust spice with gochujang.
- Reheat in a pan for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg