Savory Sausage Kimchi Fried Rice
Savory Sausage Kimchi Fried Rice
Let’s Make Sausage Kimchi Fried Rice!
A crowd-pleasing dish with the perfect harmony of tangy kimchi and savory sausages! This sausage kimchi fried rice is incredibly easy to make at home, even for beginner cooks. We’ll guide you through each simple step. It’s a fantastic option for kids’ meals during school breaks or a satisfying late-night snack!
Main Ingredients- 1 bowl of leftover rice (warm rice also works)
- 1 cup of well-fermented kimchi (chopped)
- 8 small Vienna sausages
- 1/2 cup of green onions (chopped)
- 3 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1/3 Tbsp sugar (to mellow the kimchi’s tang)
- 1 egg (for fried egg)
- Pinch of parsley flakes (for garnish)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce (for a hint of smoky flavor)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Heat 3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the chopped green onions and sauté until fragrant and translucent. Then, add the finely chopped kimchi and stir-fry until the sharp tang of the kimchi mellows and it becomes softer. You’ll know it’s ready when a delicious aroma fills the air.
Step 2
Take half of the Vienna sausages (4 sausages), slice them thinly, and add them to the pan with the kimchi. Stir-fry until the sausages are lightly browned. Once the sausages are cooked, add 1 bowl of leftover rice. Use a spatula to break up the rice grains and mix everything together thoroughly with the kimchi, green onions, and sausages.
Step 3
Push the fried rice ingredients to one side of the pan. In the empty space, add 1/3 tablespoon of sugar and let it cook until it slightly caramelizes, almost sticking to the pan. Next, drizzle 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce around the edges of the pan. Scrape the bottom with your spatula to incorporate the ‘wok hei’ or smoky aroma. This adds a wonderful depth of flavor. Once the soy sauce is absorbed, mix it well with the rest of the rice and continue to stir-fry.
Step 4
Finally, add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil around the sides of the pan for a nutty aroma. Gently toss everything to combine. It’s best to add sesame oil just before turning off the heat, as prolonged cooking can diminish its fragrance.
Step 5
While the fried rice is cooking, prepare the remaining 4 Vienna sausages. Make slits on them and pan-fry until golden brown. Also, fry the egg to your preference – sunny-side up or over-easy.
Step 6
Your delicious sausage kimchi fried rice is now ready! This is a perfect lunch or dinner idea, especially for kids during their school break. Adding a sprinkle of parsley flakes on top of the fried egg will make it look even more appealing.
Step 7
Transfer the prepared sausage kimchi fried rice onto a serving plate. Arrange the pan-fried sausages alongside and place the golden fried egg on top of the rice. Finish with a gentle sprinkle of parsley flakes for a beautiful presentation.
Step 8
Enjoy your perfectly balanced sausage kimchi fried rice, featuring the delightful tang of ripe kimchi and the savory bite of sausages. It’s a dish so satisfying, you won’t be able to stop at just one spoonful!
