Korean Kimchi Fried Rice
Korean kimchi fried rice is a quick and easy dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. It's made with just a few simple ingredients, and it's packed with flavor. The kimchi adds a spicy and tangy flavor to the rice, and the sesame oil gives it a nutty flavor. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover rice.
Kimchi fried rice is a popular dish in Korea. It's believed to have originated in the early 1900s, when Korean immigrants began to settle in Japan. The immigrants brought their kimchi with them, and they began to use it to make fried rice. The dish quickly became popular in Japan, and it eventually spread to other parts of Asia. Today, kimchi fried rice is a popular dish all over the world.
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped white onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup kimchi, chopped
  • 1 cup cooked jasmine rice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Stir in the kimchi and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add the rice, soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper and stir to combine.
  6. Cook until the rice is heated through and slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  7. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The kimchi adds a spicy and tangy flavor to the rice.
  • The sesame oil gives the rice a nutty flavor.
  • This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice.