Super Simple BaekpaDog Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe
Super Simple BaekpaDog Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe
Let’s Make Delicious Kimchi Fried Rice with Ingredients from Your Fridge, Baek Jong-won Style!
This is a recipe for delicious kimchi fried rice made with simple ingredients commonly found in any home. It’s a quick and tasty meal perfect for students living alone with limited ingredients, or busy office workers who don’t want to spend too much time cooking! Let’s all make it together!
Essential Ingredients- 1 cup fermented kimchi (including juice)
- 1 bowl of rice (warm rice)
- 1 egg
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the ingredients by chopping the green onions, ham, and kimchi into similarly sized pieces. For the green onions, slice them thinly lengthwise and then chop them. Dice the ham into bite-sized cubes. Finely chop the kimchi using scissors; this helps it mix better with the rice and makes the fried rice more delicious. Keeping the ingredients similar in size makes for a pleasant texture and easier eating. Feel free to adjust the size according to your preference.
Step 2
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped green onions and ham first and sauté them. The green onions will infuse the oil with their aroma, and the ham will release its delicious fatty juices, adding depth to your kimchi fried rice. Sautéing these two ingredients first will create a richer flavor base.
Step 3
Once the ham and green onions start to turn golden brown, add the sugar and soy sauce. To enhance the flavor, pour the soy sauce into a small corner of the pan and let it sizzle for a moment before mixing it with the other ingredients. This allows the soy sauce to develop a slight caramelization and smoky aroma, further enhancing the taste of the fried rice.
Step 4
Stir-fry for a brief moment after adding the soy sauce and sugar, then immediately add the prepared kimchi and stir-fry everything together. As the kimchi cooks, its tangy and sweet flavors will meld into the dish.
Step 5
After stir-frying the kimchi for a bit until it’s softened, add the gochugaru (red pepper flakes). This will give the fried rice its appetizing red color and add a pleasant spicy kick, making it even more delicious.
Step 6
Here’s a special tip from BaekpaDog’s recipe! If the mixture becomes too dry or seems like it might burn after adding the gochugaru, add a small splash of water. Then, turn off the heat temporarily and mix everything well. This technique challenges the common belief that fried rice must always be cooked quickly over high heat. It prevents the seasoning from burning and helps the ingredients combine moistly. Cooking is often simpler than we think!
Step 7
After mixing the ingredients with the water over low heat, add the warm bowl of rice. Gently mix and stir everything together with a spatula or spoon until the seasoning is evenly coated on every grain of rice. This method eliminates any worry about the seasoning burning or sticking to the pan, allowing you to make the fried rice without rushing, which makes it incredibly easy.
Step 8
Once the rice and seasoning are well combined, it’s time to cook over low heat to dry out any excess moisture and warm the rice through. At this stage, add one tablespoon of oyster sauce for an extra boost of umami. (Note: If your gochugaru is particularly spicy, you can add a little more sugar to balance the heat. However, it’s best to follow the basic recipe proportions first and adjust to your personal taste afterwards.) Stir-frying after adding the oyster sauce will enrich the flavor, making it deliciously sticky and satisfying.
Step 9
Now, let’s plate the beautifully stir-fried kimchi fried rice. First, fill a bowl with the kimchi fried rice, shaping it as you go. Then, carefully invert the bowl onto a larger serving plate or skillet for the final presentation.
Step 10
And there you have it – a perfectly round and attractive mound of kimchi fried rice! Doesn’t it look appetizing?
Step 11
Finally, let’s add the finishing touches to elevate the flavor of our kimchi fried rice. Drizzle one tablespoon of perilla oil evenly over the top. Since perilla oil’s aroma can diminish with heat, adding it right at the end is the best way to preserve its fragrant notes.
Step 12
Complete the dish by topping it with a perfectly fried egg, a sprinkle of seaweed flakes, and sesame seeds. This adds a vibrant contrast of colors, making the kimchi fried rice look even more irresistible. The tangy flavor of kimchi fried rice pairs wonderfully with the richness of the egg yolk, the saltiness of the seaweed, and the nutty aroma of the sesame seeds.
Step 13
I personally love kimchi fried rice with a touch of sweetness, and this recipe hits the spot perfectly for me. If you prefer less sweetness, feel free to adjust the amount of sugar. Breaking the runny yolk and mixing it into the hot fried rice is a classic and delicious way to enjoy it! How about making a bowl of delicious kimchi fried rice following BaekpaDog’s recipe with ingredients you already have at home? That concludes this post. I hope you enjoyed it and had a delicious meal! Thank you!
