Pork and Kimchi Fried Rice: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe
Hearty and Delicious Pork Kimchi Fried Rice!
Elevate your home cooking with this incredibly flavorful Pork Kimchi Fried Rice! We’re packing it with plenty of well-fermented kimchi and tender pork for a rich umami taste. Top it off with a perfectly runny fried egg for extra creaminess and a nutty finish – it’s simply irresistible! Let’s whip up a simple yet satisfying meal together!
Main Ingredients
- 5 bowls of cooked rice (preferably warm)
- 1 bowl of pork (shoulder or belly recommended), chopped
- 1 bowl of well-fermented kimchi, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk of green onion, thinly sliced diagonally
- A little olive oil or cooking oil
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2-3 eggs (for sunny-side-up eggs)
Seasoning
- 5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds or sesame powder
- A pinch of black pepper (to taste)
- 5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds or sesame powder
- A pinch of black pepper (to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a large pan over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced green onions and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, allowing the garlic and onion to infuse the oil, creating a flavorful base. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 2
Add the chopped onion to the pan. Stir-fry, ensuring the onions are coated in oil, until they become translucent and slightly softened. This step caramelizes the onions, adding a natural sweetness to the fried rice.
Step 3
Introduce the chopped kimchi into the pan. Stir-fry the kimchi until it becomes tender and some of its sourness has mellowed, developing a deeper flavor. Properly sautéing the kimchi is key to a delicious fried rice.
Step 4
Add the bite-sized pieces of pork to the pan. Continue to stir-fry until the pork is cooked through and nicely browned, releasing its savory aroma. Break up any clumps of pork as you cook.
Step 5
Now, add the warm cooked rice to the pan. Using a spatula, press down and stir-fry the rice with the other ingredients until everything is well combined and the rice grains are separate and slightly toasted. The goal is to achieve fluffy fried rice.
Step 6
Once the fried rice is well combined, add the soy sauce, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, and pepper. Stir and toss everything together vigorously until the seasonings are evenly distributed and the fried rice becomes fragrant and flavorful. Adjust heat to prevent burning.
Step 7
Your delicious Pork Kimchi Fried Rice is ready! Serve it hot, topped with a perfectly cooked sunny-side-up egg for an extra creamy and rich experience. Enjoy this delightful meal!
