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Korean Kimchi Fried Rice

Cultural Context

Kimchi fried rice, or Kimchi Bokkeumbap, is a beloved Korean comfort food that originated as a way to use leftover rice and kimchi. It embodies the Korean principle of 'banchan', where side dishes are creatively repurposed into main meals. Today, this dish is enjoyed not only in Korea but also around the world, often customized with various proteins and vegetables to suit personal tastes.

KoreanKRmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups Cooked Jasmine Rice
100 g / 3.5 oz Bacon
1 cup Kimchi, cut in small pieces
1/3 cup / 80 ml Kimchi Juice
1/4 cup / 60 ml Fresh Water
1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
1 or 1/2 of a Medium Red Onion, diced
3 tbsp Gochujang (Korean Spicy Sauce)
4 tsp Sesame Oil
2 Green Onions, cut in small pieces for garnish
1 tbsp Roasted Sesame Seeds
Vegetable Oil for frying
2 Eggs, fried (or 4 if you are serving 4 people!)

kimchi

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: sauerkraut

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: pickled vegetables

Sauerkraut provides a similar tangy flavor at a lower cost.

sesame oil

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: olive oil

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still providing some flavor.

gochujang

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: sriracha

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: hot sauce

Hot sauce can add heat without the cost of gochujang.

cooked rice

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: quinoa

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: brown rice

Brown rice is a cost-effective alternative with similar texture.

1

Cook the Jasmine Rice in a pot on medium high - medium - low for about 15 minutes until the rice is well cooked. Transfer the cooked rice to a bowl and set aside to let it cool down a bit.

2

Prepare the Bacon, Red Onion, and Kimchi.

3

In a wok, on medium-high heat, add the Butter and Bacon, and fry until the Bacon is crispy.

4

Add the Red Onion, stir fry for about 1 minute, and then add the Kimchi. Keep stirring.

5

Stir in the Rice. Add the Kimchi Juice, Water, and Light Soy Sauce. Mix well.

6

Add the spicy sauce Gochujang and mix well. Then add the Sesame Oil.

7

Remove the wok from the heat. Add the Green Onions and Roasted Sesame Seeds for garnish.

8

In a clean frying pan, fry the Eggs to your preference. I like the yolk to be medium well done.

9

Add the Eggs on top! Ready to serve!

Cooking Techniques

stir-frying

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

milkeggssoy

Also Known As

Kimchi Bokkeumbap
Local Name: ๊น€์น˜๋ณถ์Œ๋ฐฅ

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