Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Kimchi Fried Rice featuring aromatic garlic, crunchy vegetables, and a spicy gochujang sauce. Perfect for using leftover rice and customizable for vegan preferences.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 3-4 cremini mushrooms finely diced
- 1 small carrot finely diced
- 1 cup kimchi chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped vegan sausages (optional)
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Sauce
- 3 tbsp kimchi brine
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, combine the kimchi brine, gochujang paste, sugar, toasted sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Set aside.
- Sauté the aromatics. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and green onions, sautéing for 2-3 minutes while stirring regularly.
- Add the diced veggies. Increase heat to high. Add the chopped carrots and mushrooms and sauté for 2-3 minutes until carrots are almost cooked but still slightly crunchy.
- Add the kimchi and rice. Stir in the chopped kimchi and vegan sausages if using, cook for 2 more minutes, then add the cooked rice and mix well with the vegetables.
- Pour in the sauce. Add the prepared gochujang sauce and toss to coat the rice and vegetables evenly.
- Stir-fry. Continue to sauté the rice for 5 minutes or until it has absorbed the sauce and is slightly charred to your liking.
- Serve. Garnish with extra green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old leftover rice for the best texture as freshly cooked rice can be too moist.
- Cook on high heat using a wok or non-stick pan to achieve slight charring and crispiness.
- Do not overcook vegetables to retain slight crunchiness; 2-3 minutes is sufficient.
- Frozen diced vegetables can be used as a time-saving alternative.
- Adjust the spiciness by reducing or omitting gochujang; note this will affect color and saltiness.
- Optional: Add a pinch of MSG or mushroom seasoning to enhance overall flavor and umami.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
