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Korean Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi-bokkeumbap)

Korean Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi-bokkeumbap) is a Korean rice dishes built around cooked rice, aged and kimchi juice, from Maangchi, ready in 15 minutes.

Kimchi Fried Rice by Maangchi — recipe photo

Korean Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi-bokkeumbap) is a Korean rice dishes built around cooked rice, aged and kimchi juice, from Maangchi, ready in 15 minutes.

5 min
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
15 min
Total time
2 to 3 servings
Yield

Ingredients

10 ingredients
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup aged, well-fermented kimchi, chopped
  • 1/4 cup kimchi juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons gochujang
  • 3 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
  • 1 sheet roasted gim or seaweed, shredded

Method

6 steps
  1. Heat a wide, heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
  2. Add the chopped kimchi and stir-fry for about 1 minute.
  3. Add the cooked rice, kimchi juice, water and gochujang.
  4. Stir thoroughly and cook for about 7 minutes, breaking up any clumps of rice, until everything is hot and evenly coated.
  5. Stir in the toasted sesame oil, then remove the pan from the heat.
  6. Garnish with the chopped green onion, shredded roasted gim and roasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Recipe notes

Helpful tips

  • Use a thick-bottomed pot or pan to prevent burning.
  • Add a small amount of water to prevent the rice from burning at the bottom.
  • Garnish with green onion, roasted seaweed, and sesame seeds for added flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of chili paste to taste.

Equipment

  • pot or pan

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Recipe inspiration

Inspired by Maangchi

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