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Kimchi Fried Rice

A fast skillet fried rice with kimchi, gochujang, scallions, sesame, and egg.

Prep10 minutes
Cook15 minutes
LevelEasy
Serves3
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Kimchi Fried Rice

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Instructions

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  1. 1

    Chop kimchi and reserve the juice.

  2. 2

    Stir-fry kimchi with gochujang.

  3. 3

    Add rice and kimchi juice and toss well.

  4. 4

    Finish with sesame oil, egg, scallions, and nori.

Cook notes

Tips

Day-old rice fries best.

Use well-fermented kimchi for deeper flavor.

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Wok

Helpful for stir-fries, fried rice, and fast high-heat noodle dishes.

Rice cooker

Good for steady rice, grains, and meal-prep bowls.

Skillet

Useful for browning, quick sautes, and weeknight one-pan cooking.

Chef knife

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Cutting board

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