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Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbap) recipe by Safe Plated

Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbap)

Spicy and savory kimchi fried rice, a staple Korean dish. This recipe uses vegetable oil instead of butter to ensure it's dairy-free and is naturally nut-free.

25m4 servings
Contains eggContains wheatContains soyContains sesameDAIRY-freeNUTS-free
480 cal|15g protein|75g carbs|15g fat|4g fiber

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Cooked white rice, day-old
  • 1 1/2 cups Kimchi, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Kimchi juice
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1/2 medium Onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce (gluten-free)
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 2 stalks Scallions, chopped
  • 4 servings Fried egg (optional)

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Heat the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a 30.48 cm skillet over medium heat, which is 175°C. Add the 1/2 medium onion, chopped into 0.635 cm pieces, and the 2 cloves garlic, minced. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is softened and looks translucent, about 3 minutes.
  2. 2Add the 1 1/2 cups of chopped kimchi and the 2 tablespoons of kimchi juice to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the kimchi is slightly softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3Add the 4 cups of cooked white rice, preferably day-old, to the skillet. Use a spatula to break up any clumps of rice. Add the 1 tablespoon of gochujang, 1 tablespoon of gluten-free soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Stir everything together until the rice is evenly coated with the sauce ingredients.
  4. 4Continue to cook the rice mixture for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently. You want the rice to be heated through and for some of the grains to become slightly crispy.
  5. 5Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and the 2 stalks of chopped scallions.
  6. 6Serve the kimchi fried rice hot. If desired, top each serving with a fried egg.

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