Korean Kimchi Fried Rice – Kimchi Bokkeumbap with a Fried Egg

Quick vegetarian kimchi fried rice stir-fried with vegetables and topped with a runny fried egg.

Total
22 min
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Calories · per serving
420 kcal

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Korean Kimchi Fried Rice – Kimchi Bokkeumbap with a Fried Egg

In short

Korean Kimchi Fried Rice – Kimchi Bokkeumbap with a Fried Egg contains 420 calories per serving: 14 g protein, 60 g carbohydrate and 13 g fat. It takes 22 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.

About this recipe

This Korean kimchi fried rice turns leftover rice and tangy fermented kimchi into a fast, savory one-pan meal. A golden fried egg on top adds protein and richness for a comforting vegetarian dinner.

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add the chopped kimchi and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until it softens.

  3. 3

    Stir in the gochujang and kimchi juice and cook for another minute.

  4. 4

    Add the cooked rice and toss well so every grain is coated and heated through.

  5. 5

    Drizzle with sesame oil, mix in half the green onions and season with salt.

  6. 6

    In a separate pan, fry the eggs sunny-side up until the whites are set.

  7. 7

    Divide the fried rice between two bowls and top each with an egg, sesame seeds and the remaining green onions.

Tips

  • Day-old rice works best because it fries up without turning mushy.
  • Use certified vegan kimchi so the dish stays vegetarian apart from the egg topping.
  • Adjust the gochujang to control how spicy the fried rice becomes.

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