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Kimchi Fried Rice

Give your leftover rice a makeover with this quick and easy kimchi fried rice recipe that is loaded with kimchi and sesame. We kept the ingredients list simple to let the kimchi shine, but feel free to make it your own by adding your favorite meat and vegetables for more texture and flavor.


Part of our November Recipe Series.

20 Minutes
8 Ingredients
Spice Level

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Kimchi Fried Rice
O'Food Sunchang Gochujang (1 kg)
1 kg
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Kadoya Pure Toasted Sesame Oil (11 fl oz)
11 fl oz
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Organic Green Onion (Scallion) (1 bunch)
~4 oz
$3.29
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Rhee Chun Rice, Fancy Variety (15 lb)
15 lb
$24.99
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Step by step

Recipe for Kimchi Fried Rice

Ingredients

For 2 servings

  • 2 c of cooked rice
  • 1 c kimchi, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 c kimchi juice
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 4 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 scallion, sliced
  • 3 large sheets of nori, shredded

Step by step

step 1

Cook kimchi in a pan with oil over medium heat until fragant.

step 2

Add cooked rice, kimchi juice, and gochujang, stirring frequently to incorporate all the ingredients. Cook for 7 minutes.

step 3

Turn off heat and add sesame oil, scallions, sesame seeds, and seaweed, quickly stirring to distribute throughout the rice.

step 4

Serve and enjoy! Top with a runny fried egg if desired.

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