Recipe for Kimchi Fried Rice
Get ready for a burst of flavour with this zesty Kimchi Fried Rice! This quick and easy recipe transforms simple ingredients like cold rice, savoury hot dogs (or your favourite protein), and vibrant kimchi into a satisfying and colourful meal. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a quick lunch, it’s a delicious way to enjoy the tangy, spicy goodness of Korean-inspired comfort food right in your own kitchen.Please refer to the video instructions at the end of the recipe if you’d like to see how to make Kimchi Fried Rice in action.
Equipment
- 1 large wok or nonstick skillet
Ingredients
- 2 cups cold, cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 150 grams hot dog
- 175 grams kimchi
- 3 green onions
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon freshly minced garlic
- 2 large eggs
- For seasoning: Mushroom powder, soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha sauce
- Roasted sesame seeds (for garnish) optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients:Dice the yellow onion, hot dog, and kimchi. If you don't have hot dogs on hand, feel free to use other proteins like ham, bacon, or even leftover cooked chicken or pork. Be sure to keep all the juices from the kimchi - that’s where a lot of the flavour comes from!Finely chop the green onion and set aside.
- Cook:Heat a large wok or nonstick skillet over high heat. Add a splash of oil, then add half of the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.Add the diced hot dog to the pan. Stir briefly, then add in the onion.As the onion softens, add the cold, cooked rice to the pan. Break up any clumps with your spatula and mix well with the other ingredients. Next, add in the kimchi and stir briefly.Pour in 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of sriracha sauce, and 1 teaspoon of mushroom powder.Stir-fry everything together for another 2 to 3 minutes, making sure the rice is evenly coated and heated through. And don’t forget to add in the rest of the garlic at this stage.Turn off the heat. Add the chopped green onion and give everything a final quick stir.In a separate small skillet, heat a little oil over medium heat. Crack in the eggs and cook sunny side up, until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
- Serve:Spoon the kimchi fried rice onto serving plates. Top each portion with a sunny side up egg. If you like, sprinkle with roasted sesame seeds for extra flavour and crunch. Serve hot and enjoy your homemade Kimchi Fried Rice!