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Gochujang Fried Rice
A Korean-style fried rice dish packed with rich beef flavor and spicy gochujang sauce.
From YouTube · Sep 5, 2026
A Korean-style fried rice dish packed with rich beef flavor and spicy gochujang sauce.
10 min
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
20 min
Total time
1 serving
Yield
Ingredients
15 ingredients- 4 cups cooked and cooled short-grain white rice ((day-old rice preferred))
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 yellow onion
- 3-4 green onions ((divided))
- 1 tbsp neutral-tasting oil
- 0.7 lb ground beef ((or protein of your choice))
- Kosher salt ((to taste))
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- Fried eggs (optional), to serve ((optional, to serve))
- 3 tbsp Korean chili paste (gochujang)
- 1 tbsp Korean chili pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 3 tbsp water
- Black pepper ((to taste))
Method
8 steps- Prep rice: If you don't have leftover rice, cook 2 cups of rice. Wash it two or three times. Add 2 cups of water, or slightly less, to the bowl. Pop it into a rice cooker and press the u0022pressure cooku0022 button. Once cooked, spread the rice on a tray and let it cool completely before using. (Once the excess moisture evaporates, the rice will be drier and less sticky, making it much easier to stir-fry.)
- Prep the vegetables: Finely chop the garlic cloves. Finely dice the onion. Thinly slice the green onions, separating the whites and greens.
- In a large wok (or pan), heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the ground beef, spread it out evenly, and let it sit for 2 minutes or until the bottom turns golden brown.
- Flip, break up the beef, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the garlic, onion, and white parts of the green onions. Sauté for 2 minutes.
- Give the sauce a quick stir and pour it into the wok. Sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the cooked and cooled rice. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, or until every single grain of rice is perfectly coated in the sauce. Taste and add more salt to taste. Once it tastes perfect to you, turn off the heat.
- Add the green parts of the green onions, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Give it a final mix.
- To serve, divide the fried rice among serving plates and garnish with a fried egg, seasoned seaweed flakes, and cucumber slices, if desired.
Recipe notes
Equipment
- wok or pan
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