Korean-Style Spicy Beef Fried Rice

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

Method

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.