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Kimchi Fried Rice

Kimchi Fried Rice delivers a punchy balance of tangy kimchi heat and savory depth from gochujang and browned beef, finished with nutty sesame aroma. Each bite is chewy, spicy, and deeply satisfying, especially when topped with a buttery fried egg. Ideal for a quick lunch or dinner that makes the most of leftover rice.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Serves2
  • DifficultyEasy
Kimchi Fried Rice
  1. 1

    Heat canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the ground beef and the white parts of the green onion; lower the heat to medium. Cook, stirring, until the beef is browned and the onion is fragrant.

  2. 2

    Stir the kimchi and gochujang into the beef mixture; cook until warmed through and fragrant. Add the rice; cook and stir until the rice is heated through and coated with the gochujang.

  3. 3

    Drizzle sesame oil over the rice mixture and stir to coat. Garnish with the green parts of the green onion.

  4. 4

    Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Crack the egg into the skillet; cook until the white is fully set and the yolk is thick. Place the egg on top of the fried rice.

About This Recipe

Kimchi Fried Rice is a Korean dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Canola Oil, Eggs, and Gochujang Base. Each serving provides about 1375.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Kimchi Fried Rice?
It is a Korean recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Kimchi Fried Rice made of?
The main ingredients are Butter, Canola Oil, Eggs, Gochujang Base, Green Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
How long does it take to make Kimchi Fried Rice?
About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 1375.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Kimchi Fried Rice easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.

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