Kimchi Fried Rice Ready In 15 Mins

Published May 02, 2019 Updated Sep 02, 2024

Delicious Korean Fried Rice

Whenever I dine out at Korean restaurants, I always ask for extra kimchi to pack home. Whenever I have extra kimchi, I would make kimchi fried rice, which is one of the best fried rice in the world! Yes, I have fried rice syndrome. I just love the idea of stir frying rice in a hot wok or skillet, with various ingredients mixed in. It’s an Asian comfort food at I enjoy a lot, always mouthwatering and appetizing.

What Is Kimchi Fried Rice

Kimchi fried rice recipe is one of the most popular Korean recipes. Many people love Korean food. This recipe is quick and easy and takes only 15 minutes from start to finish. The core ingredients are kimchi, steamed rice, but you can also add spam, pork belly, bacon and an egg. The egg is usually fried sunny side up and served on top of the fried rice. For me, I prefer it plain with just kimchi and rice. Now, how do you make it? I will share my tips and techniques with you below. For more kimchi recipes, check out my kimchi ramen recipe!

Working With Kimchi

If you buy bottled kimchi from the store, it’s wet with an orange liquid. The liquid is actually the moisture content or juice from napa cabbage, the main vegetable used in kimchi. During the fermentation process, the moisture content seeps out from the napa baggage. To prep, first you need to squeeze the liquid out of the kimchi before you cook the fried rice. The best fried rice should toasty and dry, not wet and lumpy. The reddish color and the pungent kimchi taste and aromas beckon. As kimchi is fully fermented, you can freeze Kimchi fried rice for up to a week, making it a perfect dish for meal prep.

What To Serve With Kimchi Fried Rice

This meal is best served alone or with a main dish or appetizers. For a wholesome Korean meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.