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Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbap) recipe by Safe Plated

Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbap)

A flavorful and spicy Korean fried rice made with aged kimchi, rice, and vegetables. A quick and easy vegan lunch option that's also gluten-free.

10m prep + 15m cook4 servings
Contains wheatContains soyContains sesame
480 cal|8g protein|75g carbs|15g fat|6g fiber

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Cooked White Rice
  • 1 cup Kimchi (Vegan and Gluten-Free)
  • 1/2 medium Onion
  • 1/2 medium Carrot
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce (Gluten-Free Tamari)
  • 1 tbsp Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste)
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 2 stalks Scallions

Instructions

  1. 1Heat the 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large 12-inch skillet or wok over medium-high heat, which is about 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2Add the 1/2 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, and the 1/2 medium carrot, cut into 1/4-inch cubes. Stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften and the onion looks slightly translucent.
  3. 3Add the 1 cup of kimchi, chopped, to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes until it smells fragrant and slightly softened.
  4. 4Add the 4 cups of cooked white rice, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce (gluten-free tamari), and 1 tablespoon of gochujang (Korean chili paste) to the skillet. Stir everything together thoroughly for 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up any clumps of rice, until the rice is evenly coated and heated through.
  5. 5Drizzle the 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over the fried rice and toss well to combine. Cook for 1 more minute.
  6. 6Transfer the kimchi fried rice to serving plates. Garnish with the 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds and the 2 stalks of scallions, thinly sliced. Serve immediately.

Substitutions

Soy SauceGluten-Free Tamari

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