The BEST “Korean Kimchi Fried Rice” at Home? Easy!

kimchi

🥗Healthier: sauerkraut

💰Cheaper: pickled vegetables

Sauerkraut provides a similar tangy flavor at a lower cost.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still providing some flavor.

gochujang

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Hot sauce can add heat without the cost of gochujang.

cooked rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: brown rice

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

Chop bacon into small pieces.

Use scissors to cut kimchi directly in a bowl to avoid stains.

Add chopped scallions to the bowl before heating the pan.

Heat the pan and add the scallions to extract the oil while sautéing.

Add soy sauce to the pan and let it boil to deepen the flavor.

Add uncooked instant rice to the pan, breaking it up as needed.

Cooking Techniques

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