Delicious Kimchi Fried Rice: A Quick Meal for Any Night

Name: Delicious Kimchi Fried Rice: A Quick Meal for Any Night
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil (Use high smoke point oils like sunflower or grapeseed oil.); 4 cups Cold Cooked Rice (Plain) (Day-old rice is ideal.); 1 cup Kimchi (Well-fermented offers the best flavor.); 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Adjust according to spice preference.); to taste Black Pepper (Sprinkle for an added kick.); 1 teaspoon Sugar (Balances the spiciness of the gochujang.); 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil (Drizzle at the end for an aromatic finish.); 2 tablespoons Scallions (Chopped fresh for color and crunch.); to taste Furikake (Adds texture and flavor.)

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This Kimchi Fried Rice transforms leftovers into a budget-friendly, flavorful dish in under 30 minutes.

25 min

cook 20 min

Korean

Ingredients

Instructions

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes. Drizzle in cooking oil, coating the surface.
Add chopped kimchi and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and slightly caramelized. Stir in gochujang, black pepper, and sugar for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Add cold cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up clumps. Stir thoroughly for 5-7 minutes until well coated in the kimchi mixture.
Drizzle sesame oil over the top, mix in optional toppings like scallions or furikake, then serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 340 kcal
Carbohydrate Content: 50 g
Protein Content: 7 g
Fat Content: 13 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Sodium Content: 600 mg
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 9 g