Kimchi Fried Rice

Name: Kimchi Fried Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 4 oz pork belly, sliced; 1 cup napa cabbage kimchi, chopped; 3 tbsp kimchi brine; 2 cups cooked white rice; 1 tbsp gochujang paste; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 2 stalks green onions, sliced; 2 eggs

A quick skillet dish combining tart fermented kimchi, savory pork belly, and crisp white rice tossed in gochujang.

22 minEasyServes 2520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 oz pork belly, sliced
1 cup napa cabbage kimchi, chopped
3 tbsp kimchi brine
2 cups cooked white rice
1 tbsp gochujang paste
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 stalks green onions, sliced
2 eggs

Instructions

1

In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook 4 oz sliced pork belly for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 145°F.
2

Add 1 cup chopped napa cabbage kimchi and 1 tbsp gochujang paste, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes until softened.
3

Reduce heat to medium, add 2 cups cooked white rice and 3 tbsp kimchi brine, and stir thoroughly to combine.
4

Drizzle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil and mix in 2 stalks sliced green onions before removing from heat.
5

In a separate pan, fry 2 eggs to your desired level and place on top before serving.

Questions

How long does Kimchi Fried Rice keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Kimchi Fried Rice?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Steamed Eggs side
Korean Chicken Salad with Gochujang Dressing salad
Ssamjang (Korean Dipping Paste) sauce
Dalgona Whipped Coffee drink

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