Kimchi fried rice with eggs (Printable)

Tangy kimchi and fluffy rice combined with jammy eggs and fresh scallions for a bold, flavorful meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Rice Base

01 - 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, preferably day-old and chilled

→ Kimchi Components

02 - 1 cup napa cabbage kimchi, chopped into bite-sized pieces
03 - 2 tablespoons kimchi juice from the jar

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

04 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 4 scallions, thinly sliced, divided for garnish
07 - 1 small carrot, peeled and diced (optional)

→ Proteins

08 - 4 large eggs

→ Sauces & Seasonings

09 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
11 - 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
12 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish
14 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
15 - 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Bring a medium pot of water to a gentle boil. Carefully lower eggs into the water and simmer for exactly 7 minutes. Immediately transfer eggs to an ice bath to stop cooking. Once cooled, peel and set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
03 - Add diced onion and carrot (if using). Sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and beginning to brown.
04 - Stir in minced garlic and half the sliced scallions. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
05 - Add chopped kimchi and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop and the kimchi to soften slightly.
06 - Add cold rice to the wok, breaking up any clumps with your spatula. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
07 - Pour in soy sauce, kimchi juice, gochujang, sugar, sesame oil, and fish sauce (if using). Toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
08 - Divide fried rice among four bowls. Slice jammy eggs in half and place two halves on top of each serving. Sprinkle with remaining scallions and toasted sesame seeds.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The jammy eggs create this incredible creamy contrast against the spicy, tangy rice
  • Everything comes together in one pan, making it perfect for those nights when you want something spectacular but refuse to do a million dishes
02 -
  • Using fresh rice instead of day-old will result in a gummy, sad texture that breaks my heart to even describe
  • Go easy on the soy sauce at first since kimchi is already salty, you can always add more but you cannot take it back
03 -
  • Let the rice get slightly crispy and golden in spots before stirring, those crispy bits are what make fried rice addictive
  • Add a pad of butter at the very end for richness if you want to go full comfort food mode

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