Description
Korean Kimchi Fried Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together the bold taste of fermented kimchi with hearty rice and fresh vegetables. This quick and easy recipe makes for a perfect weeknight meal or a fun option for gatherings. Each bite delivers an explosion of flavors, making it both satisfying and nourishing. The beauty of this dish lies in its adaptability; you can easily customize it to your dietary preferences by adding proteins like tofu, shrimp, or chicken. With nutrient-rich ingredients like carrots and green onions, this Korean classic not only fills you up but also provides essential vitamins. Serve this colorful dish warm, garnished with additional green onions for a delightful finish that will surely impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 2 cups day-old cooked rice
- 1 cup kimchi, chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 2 green onions, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by mincing garlic, chopping green onions, and dicing carrots.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add vegetable oil.
- Once hot, sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add diced carrots; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in chopped kimchi followed by cold cooked rice. Mix well while breaking apart clumps.
- Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil; stir-fry for another 5 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with remaining green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg