Spicy Kimchi Fried Rice for the Winning Dinner
Looking for something to spice up your dinner? Kimchi fried rice is a popular Korean dish made with kimchi, gochujang, and other flavorful ingredients that will give your tastebuds something to look forward to! Try this recipe tonight and enjoy a unique mix of spices in this delicious meal.
Gather Your Ingredients.
Before you get started, it’s important to have all the ingredients on hand that you need for this dish. This includes garlic, sesame oil, short-grain rice, kimchi, gochujang, soy sauce, and a variety of other optional ingredients. Once you’ve gathered your ingredients, it’s time to start cooking
Prepare the Vegetables and Rice
Begin by prepping the vegetables that you’ll need for the dish. Dice a small onion and mince three cloves of garlic. Then, place them in a skillet with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium-high heat and sauté until the onions are translucent. Next, add 4 cups of cooked short-grain rice to the skillet and stir together for about one minute. Finally, fold in ½ cup of kimchi and 1 teaspoon of gochujang and stir together until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Begin Stir-Frying the Ingredients.
Once the rice has been adequately incorporated with the onion and garlic, it’s time to begin stirring-fry. Increase the heat slightly and stir-fry everything together for about three minutes, or until the ingredients are hot throughout. To finish off the dish top it with sesame seeds, green onions, and a runny egg. Enjoy your delicious spicy kimchi fried rice!
Add The Kimchi and Sauces.
To maximize the flavor, add in the various sauces (gochujang, Korean chili paste, and soy sauce) as well as the kimchi. Stir-fry everything together for an additional two minutes. The spicy and garlicky undertones begin to infuse with the other components of this flavorful dish making it an irresistible medley resembling your favorite fried rice!
Plate Up Your Delicious Kimchi Fried Rice!
Once the fried rice is cooked and combined, it’s time to plate up your masterpiece! Start by portioning out the kimchi fried rice onto individual plates. Sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds on top for an added crunch then add a few sprigs of green onions as a garnish. Finally, serve it hot and enjoy!