Make this Easy Kimchi Fried Rice in minutes! It's a flavor-packed recipe that spicy food lovers won't be able to resist.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Servings: 4people
Calories: 397kcal
Author: Ginnie
Ingredients
1tablespooncooking oil
1mediumonion,diced
1mediumcarrot,diced
2largegarlic cloves,minced
1(1-inch) cubeginger root,minced
1cupkimchi,chopped *
¼cupkimchi juice
1 to 2tablespoonsgochujang
1tablespoonsoy sauce**
4cupscooked long-grain white rice(cold)
2teaspoonssesame oil
4fried eggs***
2scallions (green parts only),finely chopped
Instructions
Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
Add onion and carrot; cook, stirring frequently, until just starting to brown (about 5 minutes).
Mix in garlic and ginger; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
Add kimchi, kimchi juice, gochujang, and soy sauce to skillet. Mix well, then cook until liquid is reduced and thickened, stirring frequently (about 4 to 5 minutes).
Add rice to skillet. Cook until rice is coated with kimchi sauce and is heated through (no large clumps of rice should remain).
Drizzle sesame oil over rice and stir well.
Divide rice among 4 bowls. Top with a fried egg and sprinkle with green onions. Enjoy!
Notes
*Not all kimchi is vegetarian / vegan. Read the ingredients and/or look for packaging that's labeled as such.** Use tamari to make this recipe gluten-free.***Skip the eggs to make this recipe vegan friendly.