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Kimchi Fried Rice

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. 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. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

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Questions

What internal temperature should Kimchi Fried Rice reach?

For Kimchi Fried Rice, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 1. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of gochujang in Kimchi Fried Rice?

The entry for Kimchi Fried Rice calls for 1 tbsp gochujang paste. In its place: Mix two parts sriracha or another chili paste with one part white miso and a pinch of sugar. It lands close on heat and body and a little short on fermented depth.

How hot is Kimchi Fried Rice?

Moderately. The heat in Kimchi Fried Rice comes from 1 tbsp gochujang paste. For a milder plate, start with half the gochujang and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Does Kimchi Fried Rice contain sesame?

Yes: 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Kimchi Fried Rice?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 520 calories, with 18 g protein, 62 g carbohydrate and 22 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 980 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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