Kimchi Fried Rice

Chopped kimchi seasons hot rice and fully cooked egg, while sesame oil and scallion finish the pan.

Kimchi Fried Rice

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KoreanFood
10 minPrep
10 minCook
20 minTotal
EasyDifficulty
Servings

Ingredients

Method

  1. Break up rice clumps; drain and chop kimchi, reserving 1 tablespoon of its juice.
  2. Heat cooking oil over medium heat; scramble eggs until fully set and transfer to a plate.
  3. Stir-fry kimchi in the same pan for 2 minutes; add rice and reserved juice.
  4. Stir for 4–5 minutes until steaming throughout; return eggs and finish with sesame oil and scallion.

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Tips

  • Use rice kept safely chilled rather than rice left overnight on the counter.
  • Kimchi supplies salt; taste the finished rice before adding any extra seasoning.

Original recipe by the FileYay team. Amounts are a starting point, so taste and adjust as you go.

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