Delicious Cheese Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe with Melted Cheese
Delicious Cheese Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe with Melted Cheese
Pantry Clean-Out! Simple Yet Flavorful Cheese Kimchi Fried Rice
Here’s a recipe for ‘Cheese Kimchi Fried Rice’ that you can whip up easily with ingredients you already have at home. It’s a fantastic combination of spicy kimchi and savory cheese that everyone will love! Enjoy a satisfying meal with this simple pantry clean-out dish.
Essential Ingredients- 1 bowl of rice (warm rice)
- 1/2 bowl of well-fermented kimchi
- 2 sheets of kimbap seaweed wrapper ham
- 1/3 stalk of green onion
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Finely chop the well-fermented kimchi into bite-sized pieces. If your kimchi is very sour, you can adjust the sugar slightly.
Step 2
Dice the kimbap ham into small cubes for easy incorporation into the fried rice. Finely mince the green onion, separating the white and green parts.
Step 3
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the minced green onion and stir-fry until fragrant, creating fragrant green onion oil. This step significantly enhances the flavor of your fried rice.
Step 4
Once the green onion is aromatic, add the diced ham and stir-fry until lightly browned. Sautéing the ham first renders its fat, adding a richer flavor.
Step 5
Next, add the chopped kimchi and stir-fry it with the ham and green onion oil until the kimchi is softened.
Step 6
When the kimchi is tender, stir in 1 tsp of sugar and 1 tsp of red pepper flakes. Continue to stir-fry until the kimchi is thoroughly cooked and the seasonings are well incorporated. Taste and adjust the sugar or red pepper flakes as needed based on the kimchi’s saltiness.
Step 7
Push the cooked ingredients to one side of the pan. Pour 1 Tbsp of soy sauce into the empty space and let it bubble over medium heat for a moment. The soy sauce will caramelize slightly, adding a deeper flavor profile.
Step 8
Once the soy sauce is bubbling, quickly mix it with the ingredients that were pushed to the side and stir-fry everything together. This step ensures the umami of the soy sauce is distributed throughout the dish.
Step 9
Now, add 1 heaping bowl of warm rice. Use your spatula to break up any clumps and stir-fry until the rice is evenly coated with the ingredients. It’s important to ensure each grain of rice is well-seasoned.
Step 10
Continue to stir-fry until all the ingredients are well combined with the rice, giving it a glossy appearance. Stir-frying until the rice grains are separate and slightly toasted will make it even more delicious.
Step 11
Finally, drizzle in 1.5 Tbsp of sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Give it a gentle mix. You can even turn off the heat before mixing to preserve the nutty aroma of the sesame oil.
Step 12
Transfer the fried rice to a serving bowl.
Step 13
Invert the bowl onto the center of a pot or frying pan to shape the fried rice mound. Generously sprinkle pizza cheese around the edges of the fried rice. You can adjust the amount of cheese to your liking.
Step 14
Cover the pot with a lid and cook over low heat until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Be careful not to burn the cheese by managing the heat appropriately.
Step 15
Once the cheese is perfectly melted, it’s ready! For an extra touch, sprinkle some parsley flakes on top for a visually appealing finish. Serve immediately while hot!
