Kimchi Fried Rice
- Korean Food Addict
- Jul 18, 2025
15 min
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Kimchi Fried Rice
Kimchi Fried Rice is a simple yet delicious Korean classic. The green onion oil adds depth, while chili powder gives color without making the rice soggy.
Flavor Secret
Green onion oil creates the base flavor, and using chili powder instead of kimchi juice keeps rice from getting mushy. Sesame oil added last preserves its nutty aroma.
Cooking Tips
Use cold rice for better texture as grains separate easily. Adjust soy sauce amount based on how salty your kimchi is.
Serving
Top with a runny fried egg and sprinkle with seaweed flakes or sesame seeds for the perfect finish.
Instructions:
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Fry Egg
- Add generous amount of oil
- Fry one egg sunny side up
- Set aside on a plate
- Fry Egg
- Add generous amount of oil
- Fry one egg sunny side up
- Set aside on a plate
- Make Green Onion Oil
- Add green onion to remaining oil
- Sauté until golden
- Until fragrant
- Stir-fry Kimchi
- Add chopped kimchi
- Stir-fry with green onions
- Until slightly softened
- Add Chili Powder
- Add half spoon of chili powder
- Mix for even color
- Use instead of kimchi juice
- Add Soy Sauce
- Add 1.5 spoons soy sauce to side
- Let it sizzle then mix
- Stir to season evenly
- Add Rice
- Add one bowl of rice
- Stir-fry until combined
- Until grains separate
- Finish with Sesame Oil
- Add 1 spoon sesame oil
- Mix once more
- Add nutty aroma
- Complete
- Transfer to plate
- Top with fried egg
- Sprinkle sesame seeds
Recipe Notes:
- Cut kimchi with scissors for easier prep.
- Use chili powder instead of kimchi juice to prevent soggy rice.
- Green onion oil creates the base flavor.
- Adjust soy sauce based on kimchi saltiness.
- Cold rice stir-fries better.
- Add sesame oil last to preserve aroma.
- Runny egg yolk tastes even better.
- Top with seaweed flakes or sesame seeds.
Ingredients:
Serving size
Main Ingredients
- 1 bowl cooked rice
- 1 bowl kimchi
- some green onion
- 1 egg
- some cooking oil
Seasoning
- 0.5 tbsp chili powder
- 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil