Kimchi Fried Rice with Bacon | QUICK AND EASY recipe, perfect way to use leftover rice!

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon has less fat, while pork belly is a more economical cut.

kimchi

🥗Healthier: cabbage with vinegar

💰Cheaper: sauerkraut

Cabbage with vinegar offers a similar tang, while sauerkraut is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

gochujang

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha provides a similar heat, while red pepper flakes are often less costly.

Heat a cast iron pan over medium to medium-high heat.

Add 2 slices of bacon to the pan and cook until crispy but still meaty.

Add 1 teaspoon of maple syrup to the bacon in the pan and let it sizzle.

Add 1/4 cup of kimchi to the pan with the bacon and syrup.

Add 3/4 cup of cold, leftover jasmine rice to the pan.

Taste the mixture for salt and add 1/2 teaspoon of soy sauce or coconut aminos if needed.

Stir everything together until well coated and heated through.

Serve the kimchi fried rice on a plate and top with optional green onions, a squeeze of lime, and a poached egg.

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