Description
Korean Gochujang Fried Rice brings sizzling comfort straight from my kitchen to your plate. Spicy, savory goodness combines day-old rice with bold gochujang sauce for a quick meal that delivers serious flavor without complicated steps.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 4 cups rice
- 4 eggs
- 2 tablespoons gochujang paste
- 1 cup mixed vegetables
- 1 cup kimchi
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 small onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Pull refrigerated rice from container, gently separating each cold grain with fingertips so no dense clusters remain.
- Warm 15 milliliters (1 tablespoon) sesame oil in large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat at 204°C (400°F) for 45 seconds.
- Mince 2 fresh garlic cloves and dice 1 small onion, then toss into hot oil. Sauté for 90 seconds until aromatics become translucent and fragrant.
- Tumble 240 milliliters (1 cup) mixed vegetables into skillet. Stir constantly for 2 minutes until vegetables soften slightly.
- Chop 240 milliliters (1 cup) kimchi into small pieces if using, then fold into vegetable mixture.
- Add 960 milliliters (4 cups) cold rice to skillet, spreading grains to create even layer across cooking surface.
- Whisk 30 milliliters (2 tablespoons) gochujang paste with 15 milliliters (1 tablespoon) soy sauce in small bowl until smooth.
- Pour sauce mixture over rice, using wooden spatula to distribute color and flavor across entire batch.
- Cook rice mixture for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure uniform heating.
- Crack 4 eggs into separate skillet preheated to 176°C (350°F), cooking sunny-side up for 3 minutes.
- Transfer spicy rice to serving bowls, topping each portion with one crispy fried egg.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds over finished dish for fresh garnish.
Notes
- Cold rice is crucial for preventing mushy texture and ensuring each grain stays separate during frying.
- Kimchi adds complex tangy flavor and authentic Korean character to the dish, so choose a high-quality brand.
- Gochujang varies in heat level, so taste and adjust the amount based on personal spice tolerance.
- Sesame oil provides deep, nutty undertones that elevate the entire fried rice experience, so use a good quality oil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg