Quick Kimchi Fried Rice
Quick Kimchi Fried Rice brings bold, tangy heat from fermented kimchi balanced by savory ham and aromatic scallions. The gochujang and soy sauce coat each grain for a punchy, slightly smoky bite, while a touch of sesame rounds it out. Serve for a speedy weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch when you’re craving something hearty and spicy.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat butter and olive oil together in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Pour in sesame oil. Add the onion, carrots, and scallions and cook until the onion turns translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cubed ham and kimchi; cook for 1 more minute. Sprinkle with garlic powder to season.
- 2
Stir in the rice and cook until the mixture is heated through. Drizzle soy sauce over the top and mix in the gochujang. Stir until fully combined and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Calories 448.24 kcal High
- Protein 12.23 g Good Source
- Carbs 77.25 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.94 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.16 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 25.21 mg Moderate
- Sodium 747.53 mg High
- Fiber 1.15 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.81 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.7 g Low Source
- Calcium 21.08 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.81 mg Moderate
- Potassium 135.63 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 187.9 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 6.15 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quick Kimchi Fried Rice is a Korean dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chili Paste, Diced Ham, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 448.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Kimchi Fried Rice?
- It is a Korean recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Quick Kimchi Fried Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chili Paste, Diced Ham, Diced Onion, Garlic Powder. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Quick Kimchi Fried Rice?
- Explore these Korean side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Quick Kimchi Fried Rice?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 448.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Kimchi Fried Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 2 steps.
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