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Kimchi Fried Rice

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Keyword: fried rice, kimchi

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cooked Rice 1.5 cups rice dry; or use day-old rice
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic finely chopped
  • 1 cup Kimchi
  • 2 tbsp Gochujang
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 2 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 1/8 cup Water
  • 1 large Egg optional, for topping

Instructions

  • Cook rice according to a 1:1.25 rice to water ratio. You can also use day-old rice and skip to step three.
  • When rice is ready, take it out of the rice cooker and spread it across on a baking sheet or plate and allow steam to release by using slicing motions with a rice paddle.
  • Meanwhile, add 2 tbsp vegetable oil to a wok over medium high heat and add chopped garlic. Simmer until fragrant.
  • Then, add rice to wok and stir frequently until coated in oil.
  • Add kimchi and stir to combine. Then, add gochujang, salt, and sesame oil.
  • If rice begins to stick, add water or oil.
  • Once everything is well combined, remove from heat.
  • Optional to fry an egg sunny side up and serve over rice.

Notes

Bon Appétit!