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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kimchi Fried Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 40 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 43
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 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
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
Drizzle sesame oil over the rice mixture and stir to coat. Garnish with the green parts of the green onion.
- 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.
- Calories 1375.15 kcal High 69%
- Protein 33.98 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 252.95 g 92%
- Total Fat 19.72 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 5.56 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 142.17 mg High 47%
- Sodium 1418.07 mg High 62%
- Dietary Fiber 11.47 g Good Source 41%
- Total Sugars 5.46 g --
- Added Sugars 4.17 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 96.82 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.39 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 206.75 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 27.97 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 20.96 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.5 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
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.
- What goes well with Kimchi Fried Rice?
- Explore these Korean side-dish recipes.
- 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.
- Is Kimchi Fried Rice healthy?
- Kimchi Fried Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 1375.15 calories and 33.98 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1418.07 mg (62% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.56 g (28% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.17 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Soy and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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