Healthy Kimchi Rice
Healthy Kimchi Rice
Craving Kimchi Fried Rice but Worried About Calories? Try This Low-Calorie, Healthy Diet Kimchi Rice!
Kimchi fried rice is a universally loved dish! But if you often feel discomfort after eating it or are a dieter managing your intake? Try this Kimchi Rice for a flavorful, crisp meal without excess oil! It’s a delicious and stomach-friendly option. ❤️
Main Ingredients- 200-300g Kimchi (aged kimchi recommended)
- 1.5 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 tsp Brown Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 5 Shiitake Mushrooms (fresh or rehydrated dried ones)
- White Rice
- Brown Rice (mix white and brown rice to your preference)
- 200g Bulgogi-cut Pork (for stir-fry)
- 1 Tbsp Soju (or cooking wine, for deodorizing pork)
- 0.5 Tbsp Coarse Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- Water (for cooking rice, fill to palm height)
Bibimbap Sauce- 10 stalks Chives (finely chopped)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 3 Tbsp Guk-ganjang (Korean soup soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp Plum Extract (Maesilcheong)
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 1 tsp Brown Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- A little Lukewarm Water (for adjusting consistency)
- 10 stalks Chives (finely chopped)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 3 Tbsp Guk-ganjang (Korean soup soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp Plum Extract (Maesilcheong)
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 1 tsp Brown Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- A little Lukewarm Water (for adjusting consistency)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Slice the shiitake mushrooms into eyebrow-like shapes, or into bite-sized pieces. Rinse the mixed grains (white and brown rice) 3-4 times and soak them in water for about 10-15 minutes. This will help the rice cook evenly and become fluffy.
Step 2
Chop the kimchi into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine the kimchi with the seasoning ingredients: 1.5 Tbsp gochugaru, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1 Tbsp minced garlic. Gently mix and let it marinate for 10 minutes. This enhances the kimchi’s flavor and color.
Step 3
Place the thinly sliced pork in a bowl. Add the deodorizing ingredients: 1 Tbsp soju (or cooking wine), 0.5 Tbsp coarse sea salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Mix well and let it marinate for 10 minutes to tenderize the meat and remove any unwanted odors.
Step 4
Add the soaked mixed grains to your rice cooker. Measure the water. A good guideline is to fill the water to the height of your palm when you place your hand flat on top of the rice. Be careful not to add too much water, as it can make the rice mushy.
Step 5
Spread the marinated kimchi evenly over the rice in the rice cooker. Gently press it down with the back of a spoon to ensure it melds well with the rice.
Step 6
Arrange the marinated pork slices nicely on top of the kimchi layer.
Step 7
Finally, distribute the sliced shiitake mushrooms evenly over the pork. Layering the ingredients this way allows their flavors to infuse into the rice as it cooks, resulting in a richer taste.
Step 8
Close the lid of the rice cooker and select the ‘cook’ or ‘white rice’ setting. Using a pressure cooker can result in a chewier, more satisfying texture.
Step 9
While the rice is cooking, prepare the ingredients for the bibimbap sauce. Finely chop the chives.
Step 10
In a separate bowl, combine all the bibimbap sauce ingredients: minced garlic, gochugaru, soup soy sauce, plum extract, toasted sesame seeds, and brown sugar. Add sesame oil. Stir everything together. Finally, add a little lukewarm water to reach your desired sauce consistency; it should be thick but pourable, not watery.
Step 11
Once the rice is cooked, resist the urge to open the lid immediately. Let it steam for 5-10 minutes. After resting, open the rice cooker and gently fluff the rice, mixing the kimchi, pork, and mushrooms thoroughly with the rice using a rice paddle. Make sure to mix from the bottom up.
Step 12
Serve the finished Kimchi Rice in a nice bowl. Present the prepared bibimbap sauce alongside the rice.
Step 13
Just before eating, add your desired amount of bibimbap sauce to the rice and mix well. Enjoy this delicious, spicy, and crisp Kimchi Rice! ❤️
