Kimchi Fried Rice
(Kimchi bokkeumbap)
Use day-old rice or even frozen rice to get the ideal fried rice
Ingredients
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3 cups Steamed white riceAbout 560 grams
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3/4 cup KimchiAbout 170 grams, chopped
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1/3 cup Kimchi juice
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1 clove GarlicMinced
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1 tablespoon GochujangOptional
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1/2 tablespoon Soy sauce
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2 Eggs
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2 teaspoons Sesame oil
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1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
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1 tablespoon Roasted sesame seeds
Directions
Having leftover rice is never be an issue anymore. With this recipe, you can turns the frozen rice into perfect fried rice easily.
KIMCHI JUICE
Ideally the kimchi at least 2 weeks old to allow obtain enough juice.
To obtain the kimchi juice, simply squeeze the juice as much as possible out from the kimchi.
THE PASTE
In a bowl, add in the kimchi juice, soy sauce and gochujang. Whisk until completely dissolved.
Gochujang is a savory, sweet and spicy condiment made rom fermented soybean and chili paste. You can substitute gochujang with red pepper flakes.
FRIED RICE
Heat the 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or pan over medium-high heat.
Add minced garlic and cook until become fragrant. Add chopped kimchi and stir until the kimchi starting to brown.
Add the rice and stir fry until there is no clump. Pour in the paste and sesame oil, continue stir fry until the rice has been completely coated with the paste and the color is uniform.
Try the taste and add more soy sauce if desired. Remove the fried rice from heat.
SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS
Heat the oil over high heat in nonstick skillet. Crack the eggs into the skillet, one at a time.
Reduce heat to low and cook the egg for 4 to 5 minutes or until the white is set and yolk is runny.
Remove from the heat and repeat for another egg.
Plate the fried rice and top with one sunny side up egg. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped Thai chili if desired.
Ingredients
| 3 cups Steamed white rice | |
| 3/4 cup Kimchi | |
| 1/3 cup Kimchi juice | |
| 1 clove Garlic | |
| 1 tablespoon Gochujang | |
| 1/2 tablespoon Soy sauce | |
| 2 Eggs | |
| 2 teaspoons Sesame oil | |
| 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil | |
| 1 tablespoon Roasted sesame seeds |
