Spicy and Tangy! Delicious Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe
The Best Kimchi Fried Rice Made with Well-Fermented Kimchi
Had some delicious kimchi in your fridge that’s perfectly ripe? Don’t let it go to waste! This recipe combines the deep, rich flavor of well-fermented kimchi with savory pork belly for an incredibly satisfying fried rice. Elevate an ordinary day into something special with this magical recipe.
Main Ingredients
- 2 servings of warm cooked rice (approx. 2 bowls)
- Generous amount of well-fermented kimchi (about 1 to 1.5 cups)
- 5 Tbsp kimchi brine
- 1/2 stalk of green onion (white part mainly)
- 100g thinly sliced pork belly
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Hello everyone! Today, I’m introducing a recipe for kimchi fried rice, bursting with a delightful spicy and tangy flavor. It’s a wonderful meal that anyone can easily make if they have some well-fermented kimchi.
Step 2
Heat a pan over medium-high heat and stir-fry the thinly sliced pork belly until golden brown. Once the pork fat has rendered sufficiently, add the chopped green onions and stir-fry over low heat to create fragrant green onion oil. The aroma of the green onion oil will greatly enhance the flavor of the fried rice.
Step 3
Cut the kimchi into bite-sized pieces using scissors or a knife. Add the cut kimchi to the pan and stir-fry it with the pork belly and green onions until well combined. Adding 5 tablespoons of kimchi brine will make the fried rice moist and add more umami. Continue to stir-fry until the kimchi is slightly softened.
Step 4
Once the ingredients are well blended, add 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce to season and continue stir-frying. You can add a little soy sauce or gochujang for variation, but oyster sauce alone is sufficient to enhance the kimchi’s tanginess. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Step 5
Add the warm cooked rice (2 servings) and break up any clumps with a spatula, stir-frying until the rice grains are evenly coated with the kimchi and seasonings. It’s important to stir-fry thoroughly so each grain of rice is coated. Continue stir-frying until the rice is fluffy and separated.
Step 6
Transfer the well-stir-fried kimchi fried rice to a pretty serving dish. If you like, you can add shredded seaweed or a fried egg on top for an even more satisfying meal.
Step 7
Your delicious kimchi fried rice is ready! Enjoy this hearty meal where the tangy kimchi, savory pork belly, and fragrant green onion oil come together to create a dish that will surely whet your appetite!
