Delicious Korean Beef Fried Rice Recipe
Delicious Korean Beef Fried Rice Recipe
Nutritious Korean Beef Fried Rice Using Leftover Rice
Here’s a recipe for a flavorful and nutritious fried rice made with leftover rice, fresh vegetables, and premium Korean beef. It’s a satisfying meal that everyone from children to seniors will love, perfect for using up leftover rice and providing a balanced diet. It’s a convenient way to enjoy a wholesome meal quickly.
Key Fried Rice Ingredients- 300g premium Korean minced beef
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1/2 onion
- 2 large eggs
- 2 bowls cooked rice (warm)
Beef Marinade- 2 Tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp raw sugar
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin or similar)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/3 tsp grated ginger
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- Pinch of black pepper
Seasoning for Frying- 4 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp raw sugar
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin or similar)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/3 tsp grated ginger
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- Pinch of black pepper
Seasoning for Frying- 4 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the Korean minced beef. In a bowl, combine the beef with all the ingredients for the ‘Beef Marinade’. Gently mix with your hands until well combined. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
Step 2
Prepare the vegetables that will add color and texture to your fried rice. Wash and peel the carrot, zucchini, and onion. Finely dice all of them. Crack the eggs into a separate bowl and lightly beat them. Ensure your cooked rice is warm.
Step 3
To make scrambled eggs, pour the beaten eggs into a bowl. Add a tiny pinch of salt and mix well. (Optional: For extra smooth scrambled eggs, you can strain the beaten eggs through a sieve.)
Step 4
Now, let’s start cooking. Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 4 tablespoons of cooking oil and let it get hot. A properly heated pan prevents sticking and ensures even cooking.
Step 5
Pour the beaten egg mixture into the hot pan. As the egg begins to set, use chopsticks or a spatula to stir and break it into small, fluffy pieces, creating scrambled eggs. Be careful not to overcook them.
Step 6
Once the scrambled eggs are cooked, quickly remove them from the pan and set them aside in a separate bowl. This prevents them from breaking apart when added to the fried rice later.
Step 7
Add a little more cooking oil to the same pan if needed. Add the diced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Cooking the onions slowly over medium-low heat brings out their natural sweetness. Remove the cooked onions and set them aside with the scrambled eggs.
Step 8
Next, add the diced zucchini to the pan and stir-fry until it becomes slightly tender and turns a lighter green. Avoid overcooking it to the point of becoming mushy. Remove the cooked zucchini and set it aside.
Step 9
Finally, stir-fry the diced carrot. Carrots take a bit longer to cook than other vegetables, so cook them until they are slightly tender-crisp. Remove the cooked carrots and add them to the bowl with the other cooked vegetables.
Step 10
Now it’s time to cook the marinated Korean beef. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the marinated minced beef to the pan. Break up any clumps with your spatula and stir-fry quickly until the beef is no longer pink and releases a savory aroma.
Step 11
Once the beef is cooked, add the warm rice to the pan along with the beef. Stir and break up the rice grains, mixing them with the beef. Season with 1 tablespoon of salt for basic flavoring. Continue to stir-fry until the rice is heated through and slightly toasted.
Step 12
When the rice is sufficiently fried, add all the pre-cooked vegetables (carrots, onions, zucchini) and the scrambled eggs back into the pan. Gently mix everything together with the rice, ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
Step 13
Reduce the heat to low. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over the fried rice and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor and aroma. Gently toss everything together to combine without mashing the rice grains.
Step 14
Transfer the delicious and visually appealing Korean beef fried rice to serving plates. Enjoy your satisfying homemade meal!
