Kimchi Fried Rice is a popular Korean dish that combines spicy kimchi with fried rice and a variety of vegetables and meats. This dish is perfect for those who love spicy and flavorful food. Here is a simple recipe for Korean Kimchi Fried Rice that you can try at home:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1/2 cup kimchi, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped vegetables (such as carrots, peas, and onions)
- 1/2 cup diced chicken, beef or tofu (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 green onion, chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Start by heating up the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the vegetables and meat (if using) and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until they are cooked through.
Add the chopped kimchi to the skillet and stir-fry for another minute. Then, add the cooked rice, soy sauce, gochujang, and sesame oil to the skillet. Stir-fry everything together for a few minutes until the rice is heated through and the sauce is evenly distributed.
Garnish the Kimchi Fried Rice with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot and enjoy!
Cooking Tips:
If you prefer a milder flavor, you can reduce the amount of gochujang used in the recipe. You can also adjust the amount of kimchi to your liking.
If you don't have any leftover rice on hand, you can cook a fresh batch of rice and let it cool down in the fridge for a few hours before making the Kimchi Fried Rice. This will prevent the rice from becoming too mushy when stir-frying.
