Quick Kimchi Fried Rice

18g protein · 20 min · 813 kcal

Quick Kimchi Fried Rice

Kimchi Fried rice is a super simple weeknight rice meal! A great way to use left overcooked rice, and you can make this rice in advance too. It can be a great addition to your grown up Lunch Box with some protein on the side.

20 min4 servings813 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 of a red onion (3 oz, finely chopped)
  • 1/3 cup kimchi (finely chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust as per your taste)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chili oil
  • 1 and 1/2 cups pre cooked cold rice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
  • 1 egg (optional)
  • sesame seeds to sprinkle on top for garnish.

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a heavy bottom wok on medium heat, pour the oil along with the chopped garlic.

  2. 2

    Let the garlic sizzle for 1 minute, then add the chopped onion and stir fry for 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Pour the soy sauce, kimchi and stir fry for 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the chili oil, rice and mix to incorporate everything. Stir fry for 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Finally, add the chopped green chili and mix it all together.

  6. 6

    I like to serve mine with a fried egg on top and sprinkle some sesame seeds.

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