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Korean-Style Spicy Beef Fried Rice

A spicy Korean-style fried rice with gochujang-marinated beef, vegetables, omelette and a reserved sesame-soy sauce.

Marion Grasby

A spicy Korean-style fried rice with gochujang-marinated beef, vegetables, omelette and a reserved sesame-soy sauce.

10 min
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
25 min
Total time
4
Yield

Ingredients

14 ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, plus extra to serve
  • 300g beef mince
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 3 eggs, lightly whisked
  • 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup sliced cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/2 cup bean shoots
  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup finely sliced spring onion, plus extra to serve

Equipment

  • wok

Method

11 steps
  1. In a small bowl, mix the gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil and sesame seeds until combined.
  2. Add 3 tablespoons of the sauce to the beef mince and mix well. Reserve the remaining sauce for later.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the eggs and cook as an omelette until set on both sides.
  4. Transfer the omelette to a board, roughly chop it and set aside.
  5. Return the wok to medium-high heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
  6. Add the garlic and onion and stir-fry until fragrant and softened.
  7. Add the beef mixture and stir-fry until almost cooked through.
  8. Add the cabbage, carrot and bean shoots and stir-fry until the vegetables are just wilted.
  9. Add the cooked rice and the reserved sauce. Stir-fry until the rice is hot and evenly coated.
  10. Add the chopped omelette and spring onion and toss until combined.
  11. Serve topped with extra spring onion and sesame seeds.
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Helpful tips

  • Use rice made the day before for best fried rice results.
  • Cook ingredients in batches to keep everything dry and prevent steaming.
  • Add vegetables in stages to ensure they wilt and heat evenly.
  • Marinate the beef briefly to enhance flavor.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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