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Korean Kimchi Fried Rice

A quick and flavorful stir-fry made with kimchi, leftover rice, and a touch of gochujang. This dairy-free Korean comfort food is topped with a fried egg for a satisfying meal.

20 min
4 servings
Lunch
Asian
67.0 TrueMetrics Score

Ingredients

Instructions

Prep ahead
- chop kimchi, onion, carrot; separate green onion whites and tops.
- break up cold rice to remove clumps.
- set small pan aside for frying eggs.
Cooking steps
Heat vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high. add onion and carrot; stir-fry 2–3 min until starting to soften.
Add chopped kimchi and green onion whites; cook 2 min until kimchi sizzles.
Add rice; press and toss to combine. pour in kimchi juice, soy sauce, and gochujang; stir-fry 3–5 min until rice is hot and evenly red.
Turn off heat; drizzle sesame oil and mix for nutty aroma.
Meanwhile fry eggs sunny-side-up in small pan.
Spoon kimchi fried rice into bowls; top with egg, sprinkle green onion tops and sesame seeds. serve immediately.
(active time ≈ 15 min | total ≈ 25 min)