Description
Spicy Kimchi Fried Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the heat of kimchi with savory sautéed vegetables and fluffy rice. This easy-to-make recipe transforms everyday ingredients into a comforting meal that’s perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or lively gatherings. With its bright colors and enticing aroma, this dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also brings people together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups day-old cooked rice
- 1 cup spicy kimchi, chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 green onions, chopped (white and green parts)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and chopped kimchi; sauté for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in day-old rice, breaking up clumps, and cook until heated through.
- Mix in soy sauce and gochujang until evenly coated.
- Push rice to one side, pour in beaten eggs, scramble, then mix into the rice.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with green onions before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 105mg