Crispy Bacon Kimchi Fried Rice: The Ultimate Recipe
Crispy Bacon Kimchi Fried Rice: The Ultimate Recipe
How to Make Delicious Bacon Kimchi Fried Rice
Bacon is an indispensable ingredient for fried rice! Adding other ingredients to kimchi fried rice makes it much more delicious. While Spam or ham is good, bacon truly elevates the flavor. For a perfect kimchi fried rice, not only is the side ingredient like ham important, but the main ingredient, kimchi, must be well-fermented and tasty, right? Anyway, let’s make today’s dish: Bacon Kimchi Fried Rice!
Main Ingredients- 2 bowls of warm cooked rice
- 4 strips of bacon
- 1.5 cups of well-fermented kimchi (finely chopped)
- 1 egg
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Before stir-frying the kimchi, let’s enhance the bacon’s flavor. Place 4 strips of bacon in an air fryer and cook until crispy. (Recommended at 180°C for about 8-10 minutes). While it’s good to stir-fry bacon with kimchi, cooking it separately until crispy and then mixing it with the stir-fried kimchi makes the texture and taste much more vibrant!
Step 2
Prepare the fresh kimchi. Lightly rinse the kimchi under running water, drain well, and then finely chop it into bite-sized pieces. If your kimchi is too sour, you can add a little more sugar.
Step 3
Now, let’s start stir-frying the kimchi. Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a wok or pan over medium-low heat. Add the chopped kimchi and stir-fry until fragrant and softened. The nutty aroma of sesame oil will fill your kitchen, and the kimchi will become tender. Using plenty of sesame oil makes the fried rice much tastier!
Step 4
Once the kimchi is well-stirred and releasing a sweet aroma, add 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce. It’s a good idea to adjust the amount of oyster sauce based on the saltiness of your kimchi. It adds a wonderful umami flavor, further enhancing the fried rice’s richness.
Step 5
To gently balance the sourness of the kimchi, add 1/2 tablespoon of sugar and continue to stir-fry. Adjust the sweetness according to the type and ripeness of your kimchi.
Step 6
Now, keep stir-frying over medium-low heat until all the seasonings are well combined with the kimchi. It’s important to stir-fry until the kimchi is moist and has absorbed the seasonings thoroughly.
Step 7
Take out the crispy bacon that was cooked in the air fryer and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Add these bacon pieces to the stir-fried kimchi and mix gently. Experience the delicious harmony of savory bacon and flavorful kimchi!
Step 8
Once all the ingredients are well combined, it’s time to add 2 bowls of warm cooked rice and stir-fry everything together. Reduce the heat to low and gently mix with a spatula, ensuring that the kimchi seasoning coats every grain of rice. The key is to stir-fry carefully to prevent the rice from clumping.
Step 9
Push the rice to one side of the pan. Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the empty space and crack in 1 egg. Once the egg starts to cook, gently mix it with the rice. It’s important to mix the egg with the rice before it’s fully cooked to prevent the rice from becoming mushy and maintain a soft texture.
Step 10
Finally, increase the heat to medium-high and quickly stir-fry the entire fried rice to evaporate excess moisture. Stir-frying over high heat like this makes the rice grains distinct and creates a truly delicious Bacon Kimchi Fried Rice! You can also finish it with a sprinkle of seaweed flakes or sesame seeds, if desired.
