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Kimchi Fried Rice with Fried Egg

A gut-health-trend favorite — smoky, tangy kimchi fried with rice and gochujang, crowned with a crispy fried egg, ready in under 20 minutes.

Kimchi Fried Rice with Fried Egg
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups day-old cooked rice
  • 1 cup chopped kimchi, plus 2 tbsp kimchi juice
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 scallions, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • Sesame seeds and nori strips, to garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add the garlic and kimchi, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly caramelized.

  3. 3

    Add the rice, breaking up clumps, and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the gochujang, soy sauce, and kimchi juice, tossing until evenly coated and slightly crispy at the edges.

  5. 5

    Push the rice to one side, drizzle with the remaining sesame oil, add scallions, and stir briefly.

  6. 6

    In a separate pan, fry the eggs sunny-side up in vegetable oil until the edges are crispy.

  7. 7

    Plate the rice and top each portion with a fried egg.

  8. 8

    Garnish with sesame seeds and nori strips, then serve hot.

Tips

  • Use kimchi that is well-fermented and slightly sour for the best depth of flavor.
  • Day-old, cold rice fries up much better than fresh rice, which can turn mushy.

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