**Kimchi Fried Rice: A Korean Delight**
Kimchi fried rice is a staple dish in Korean cuisine, beloved for its spicy, tangy, and savory flavors. This versatile dish is made with kimchi, a fermented cabbage dish, and cooked rice, along with a variety of other ingredients such as vegetables, meat, and eggs. The result is a flavorful and colorful dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
This article provides three delicious recipes for kimchi fried rice, each with its own unique twist. The first recipe is a classic kimchi fried rice with pork and vegetables, while the second recipe adds a seafood twist with the inclusion of shrimp and squid. The third recipe is a vegetarian kimchi fried rice, perfect for those who prefer a meatless meal.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this classic Korean dish. Kimchi fried rice is a great way to use up leftover rice and kimchi, and it's also a budget-friendly meal that's easy to make. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!
KIMCHI FRIED RICE
This is a very basic kimchi fried rice, a humble dish made with leftover rice, kimchi, and usually a processed meat like Spam®. In this recipe I used cubed ham and veggies I had in the fridge. Serve with a sunny side up egg over top if you like.
Provided by Diana71
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Warm butter and olive oil together over medium-high heat in a large skillet or wok. Add in sesame oil. Add onion, carrots, and scallions and cook until onion is translucent, about 2 minutes. Mix in cubed ham and kimchi; cook for 1 more minute. Season with garlic powder.
- Stir in rice and cook until mixture is heated throughout. Drizzle soy sauce over top and mix in gochujang. Stir until well combined and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 845.4 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
KIMCHI FRIED RICE
Forget ordinary fried rice! Kimchi fried rice is just as easy, but it packs a flavorful punch. This is a great use for leftovers, too. You can freeze the fried rice for up to three months. When cooking your defrosted rice, add a little extra soy sauce so it doesn't dry out. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon canola oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 2-4 minutes. Add kimchi, carrots, kimchi juice, garlic and ginger; cook 2 minutes longer. Add rice, green onions, soy sauce and sesame oil; heat through, stirring frequently. , In another large skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil over medium-high heat. Break eggs, 1 at a time, into pan; reduce heat to low. Cook to desired doneness, turning after whites are set if desired. Serve over rice. If desired, sprinkle with with nori, green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 186mg cholesterol, Sodium 546mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
KIMCHI CAULIFLOWER FRIED RICE
This healthier take on kimchi fried rice is one of my favorite recipes because it's customizable. If there's a vegetarian in the family, leave out the bacon and add your favorite veggies. -Stefanie Schaldenbrand, Los Angeles, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until partially cooked but not crisp, stirring occasionally. Add green onion and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add kimchi; cook and stir until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Add cauliflower; cook and stir until tender, 8-10 minutes., Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Break eggs, 1 at a time, into pan; reduce heat to low. Cook until whites are set and yolks begin to thicken, turning once if desired. Stir enough kimchi juice into cauliflower mixture to moisten. Divide between 2 serving bowls. Top with fried eggs, additional green onions and, if desired, sesame seeds and oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 204mg cholesterol, Sodium 715mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
KIMCHI AND SHRIMP FRIED RICE
Provided by Rick Martinez
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk together the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, gochujang, honey, sesame oil, garlic and reserved kimchi liquid in a medium bowl until combined. Measure out 1/2 cup of the soy marinade and reserve it for the rice.
- Add the shrimp to the bowl with the remaining marinade and toss until completely coated. (If time allows, let sit uncovered at room temperature for 30 minutes to let the marinade penetrate.) Drain through a medium-mesh strainer, discard the marinade and return the shrimp to the bowl.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat until it shimmers and tiny wisps of smoke are visible. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook, flipping once, until browned on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in the same skillet over high heat and cook the onions until translucent and just tender, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Add 1/3 cup of the reserved marinade and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has almost evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the onion mixture to the bowl with the shrimp.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil in the same skillet over high heat and cook the kimchi, tossing often, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the kimchi is lightly browned in spots, about 2 minutes. Add the basil and toss to wilt. Transfer to the bowl with the shrimp.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in the same skillet over high heat. Add the beaten eggs and cook, stirring vigorously, for 10 seconds (no, really, 10 seconds). Transfer to the bowl with the shrimp and break up the eggs into 1-inch pieces.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in the same skillet over high heat. Add the rice, patting it down into an even layer and breaking up any clumps, and let fry undisturbed for 1 minute. Vigorously toss, breaking up any clumps, until the grains have dried out, separated and start to crisp and lightly brown, about 3 minutes.
- Add the shrimp mixture to the rice and vigorously toss (or stir) until completely combined and the shrimp mixture is evenly distributed throughout the rice. Season with the remaining soy marinade if necessary, adding 1 tablespoon at a time and tossing well to combine, until seasoned as desired.
- Top the fried rice with the scallions before serving.
VEGAN KOREAN KIMCHI FRIED RICE
This is one of my favorite vegan recipes to use leftover jasmine rice. The key to Korean fried rice is to use one-day-old, leftover rice; freshly cooked rice causes the fried rice to be sticky and soggy in texture. I usually present this dish on a square plate. Garnish with green onions, cherry tomatoes, sesame seeds, and cilantro to bring color and provide an extra visual of texture and crunch.
Provided by akhapa
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Fried Rice Recipes
Time 18m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add red onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion softens, about 3 minutes. Increase heat to high and add chopped kimchi and vinegar. Stir in cooked rice, soy sauce, sugar, soy sauce, kimchi brine, and sesame oil. Cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes; scrape the bottom of the skillet to prevent sticking. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 861.5 mg, Sugar 14.2 g
KIMCHI BOKKEUM BAP (KIMCHI FRIED RICE)
This quick and easy recipe is one of Korea's national dishes. Made for a Tag Game. Loved it and thought something so easy to make was so full of flavor. Very much a one pot meal.
Provided by Member 610488
Categories Meat
Time 30m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Chop kimchi into small pieces.
- Mix meat and seasonings together. Cook meat until brown.
- Add rice and kimchi to meat in pan and stir fry for 2-3 minutes to heat rice and kimchi up. Serve with fried egg on top of each serving.
KIMCHI FRIED RICE
Fried rice breathes new life into leftover grains. We've included instructions for making a quick kimchi, but this fried rice is also a tasty way to use up older kimchi you may have in the back of the fridge.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut the bacon crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. Toast the sesame seeds in a large skillet over medium heat until golden, shaking the pan, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Cut the nori sheets in half with shears, then cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and stir-fry until almost cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain the kimchi, reserving the liquid. Raise the heat to high and stir-fry the kimchi until browned, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the rice, the reserved kimchi liquid, the sesame oil and half of the nori strips. Continue to cook, turning and flattening the rice mixture with a spatula until it starts to form a golden crust, about 8 minutes. (For more of a crust, remove the pan from the heat, cover and set aside 10 minutes.)
- Transfer the fried rice to a serving dish and sprinkle with the remaining nori strips and the toasted sesame seeds.
- Make this spicy Korean condiment, then turn it into fried rice or serve it with your steak: Pulse 3 chopped red jalapenos, 4 garlic cloves, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons chopped ginger, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons each fish sauce and salt in a food processor. Cut 1/2 head napa cabbage and 6 scallions into 2-inch pieces; toss with the jalapeno paste. Refrigerate at least 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calorie, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 13 milligrams, Sodium 588 milligrams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 0 grams
CORNED BEEF KIMCHI FRIED RICE
There's nothing quite as deeply and profoundly flavorful as caramelizing fermented foods, which is why you've got to try this kimchi fried rice and top it with 2 poached or fried eggs; the runny yolk will mix into and moisten the rice, taking this to a whole other level. The poached egg also paired quite nicely with my 'landweed' garnish, some fresh nasturtium from my garden, as it does with the much more traditional shredded seaweed.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Fried Rice Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Drain kimchi over a pot, reserving the juice.
- Meanwhile, coat a pan with olive oil and add corned beef.
- Chop kimchi into small chunks; add to the pan. Place pan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until mixture is browned to your liking, 4 to 7 minutes. Add rice, kimchi juice, water, and gochujang.
- Mix rice mixture together and spread evenly over the pan; cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Mix and pat rice down again. Continue cooking, mixing and pressing rice every 3 to 4 minutes, until evenly browned and crusty, 12 to 15 minutes total.
- Mix green onion, sesame seeds, and sesame oil into the fried rice. Taste and season with soy sauce. Stir again. Transfer fried rice to serving bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.4 calories, Carbohydrate 81.8 g, Cholesterol 20.8 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 1038.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
KIMCHI FRIED RICE WITH BELL PEPPER
Found this Korean rice recipe on a site a while back and I've been making it this way ever since. I add a bell pepper to mine or other veggies I might have (once some chopped celery). This goes great with bulgogi and roasted seaweed (kim). Btw, you can get Korean red pepper flakes and Korean red pepper paste (gochujang) from Amazon if you don't have an Asian market near you. You can also get the seaweed there!
Provided by KDC860
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Fried Rice Recipes
Time 39m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk kimchi juice, gochujang, and soy sauce together in a bowl until the gochujang is dissolved.
- Drizzle 2 teaspoons sesame oil onto white rice and mix together in a bowl, breaking up clumps.
- Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour eggs into the skillet; cook and stir until set, about 4 minutes. Transfer scrambled eggs to a bowl.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil in the same skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add kimchi and cook until browned and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in bell pepper and whites of green onions and cook until softened, about 5 more minutes. Add rice; cook and stir, pressing down on any clumps, until mixture is a uniform color, about 5 minutes.
- Pour kimchi juice mixture into rice and mix. Turn heat to high and cook until rice is browned and doesn't stick together, about 5 minutes. Stir in eggs. Top with remaining green onions and red pepper powder.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 441.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
KIMCHI FRIED RICE
Steps:
- Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the carrots and cook for 1 minute. Drain the carrots and reserve on a plate.
- For this dish, you need to have everything ready to go before you start to cook in the wok.
- Combine the soy sauce, sake and sesame oil in a small bowl for the liquid seasonings.
- Preheat a large wok over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the peanut oil and swirl to coat. Add the egg. Tilt the wok, scraping and breaking up the egg. As soon it's cooked, place on a plate. Wipe out the wok, if necessary.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil to the wok and swirl to coat. Add the chiles, ginger and garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 10 seconds.
- Add the rice and cook, tossing, until the rice is warmed through and crisp in some places, about 2 minutes. This will give you some of that smoky "breath of the wok" flavor.
- Add the cooked egg, sausage and roast pork to the wok. Toss for 1 minute. Next, add the scallions and carrots. Toss for 30 seconds then add the peas. Cook, tossing, for another 30 seconds then add the kimchi and bean sprouts. Pour in the liquid seasonings along the rim of the wok. Cook, tossing, for another 30 seconds. Serve on a platter.
KIMCHI BOKEUMBAB (KIMCHI FRIED RICE)
This is a great way to use kimchi, simply fried with minced beef and rice. Hint: When you buy already-made kimchi from a Korean market, leave the kimchi at room temperature for 1 day to ferment.
Provided by Ann Lee
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Fried Rice Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add sesame oil; cook and stir ground beef until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add kimchi; cook and stir for 10 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Move the fried rice to 1 side of wok. Crack eggs into wok and cook until bottoms are set, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip eggs and cook until set, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve 1 egg on top of each fried rice portion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 234.2 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 359 mg, Sugar 1 g
KIMCHI FRIED RICE
Not the high-heat stir-fry you might expect, Grace Lee's home-style fried-rice recipe uses a simple technique - make an easy, flavorful kimchi sauce, mellowed out with butter, and sauté leftover rice in it. It's perfect for a snack or a quick, simple meal. The Spam, though optional, reflects many Koreans' love of foods introduced by the American military.
Provided by Francis Lam
Categories main course
Time 30m
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a nonstick sauté pan or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat, and add onions. Cook, stirring, until the onions start to sizzle, about 2 minutes. Add kimchi and kimchi juice, and stir until it comes to a boil, about 3 minutes. Add Spam, and cook until sauce is nearly dried out, about 5 minutes.
- Break up the rice in the pan with a spatula, and stir it to incorporate. Turn heat to medium. Cook, stirring, until the rice has absorbed the sauce and is very hot, about 5 minutes. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil. Taste, and adjust with more soy sauce, sesame oil or kimchi juice. Turn heat down slightly, but let the rice continue to cook, untouched, to lightly brown while you cook the eggs.
- Place a small nonstick sauté pan over medium heat, and add the vegetable oil. When it is hot, add eggs, season with salt and fry to your desired doneness. Serve rice topped with fried eggs, nori and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1061, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 162 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 973 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram
KIMCHI FRIED RICE (KIMCHI BOKKEUMBAP)
Tired of the same ol' fried rice? Well, this will add a kick to any of your favorite fried rice recipe by adding kimchi. If you love kimchi, you will surely love this recipe. You can substitute butter for the canola oil and any meat (chicken, ham, pork, or spam) for the ground beef.
Provided by abstractj
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Fried Rice Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat canola oil in large skillet over high heat. Stir ground beef and white parts of green onion into skillet and reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir beef and green onion until meat is browned and onion is fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir kimchi and gochujang into meat mixture and cook until warmed through and fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir until rice is heated through and coated with gochujang, 3 to 5 minutes more.
- Drizzle sesame oil over rice mixture and stir to coat. Garnish with green parts of green onion.
- Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Crack egg into the pan and cook until white is completely set and yolk is thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Place egg over fried rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.5 calories, Carbohydrate 88.2 g, Cholesterol 107.3 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 621.7 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality rice: For the best results, use a medium-grain rice like Jasmine or Calrose. These rices have a slightly sticky texture that will help the fried rice stay together.
- Cook the rice correctly: Make sure to cook the rice until it is al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will prevent the rice from becoming mushy when it is fried.
- Use a well-seasoned wok or skillet: A well-seasoned wok or skillet will help to prevent the rice from sticking. If you don't have a well-seasoned wok or skillet, you can season it by heating it over medium-high heat and adding a tablespoon of oil. Swirl the oil around the pan until it is evenly coated, then remove the pan from the heat and let it cool.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh kimchi, vegetables, and meat will give your fried rice the best flavor. If you can, try to use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When you are cooking the fried rice, don't overcrowd the pan. This will make it difficult for the rice to cook evenly. Cook the rice in batches if necessary.
- Cook the rice over high heat: High heat will help to create a nice sear on the rice and prevent it from becoming mushy.
Conclusion:
Kimchi fried rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick meal. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your kimchi fried rice is perfect every time. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give kimchi fried rice a try. You won't be disappointed!
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