Kimchi Fried Rice
About this recipe
Kimchi Fried Rice is a delicious and hearty dish that brings together the bold flavors of kimchi with the comforting essence of fried rice. This version, shared by Chef Deuki Hong, adds a twist with crispy bacon and butter, making it a perfect late-night snack or a quick meal any time of day.
Chef Hong emphasizes that this recipe is not traditional, as it incorporates American ingredients like bacon, but the result is a flavorful and satisfying dish that showcases the best of both worlds.
Ingredient notes
- Use day-old cooked white rice for the best texture; freshly cooked rice can become mushy.
Tips from Munchies’s video
- Roasting the kimchi with kimchi juice before adding it to the dish enhances its flavor significantly.
- Make sure to render the bacon well to release its fat, which adds flavor to the dish.
- Season the onions lightly with salt, as the bacon already contributes a lot of saltiness.
Good to know
- What is the best type of rice to use for kimchi fried rice?
- Day-old cooked white rice is preferred for the best texture.
- How long does it take to make this dish?
- The total time to make Kimchi Fried Rice is 30 minutes.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Munchies: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Chop the onion and bacon into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Render the bacon in a pan over medium heat until crispy and the fat is released.
- 3
Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until caramelized, seasoning lightly with salt.
- 4
Roast the kimchi in the pan with the bacon and onion to enhance its flavor.
- 5
Add the cooked white rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps, and mix well with the other ingredients.
- 6
In a separate bowl, beat the egg and add it to the rice mixture, stirring to combine.
- 7
Add kimchi juice, butter, and Korean chili paste to the rice, mixing thoroughly to incorporate all flavors.
- 8
Drizzle sesame oil over the rice and stir to combine.
- 9
Serve the fried rice topped with chopped scallions and a sunny-side-up egg.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of kimchi is inferred based on typical serving sizes for fried rice.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Munchies’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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