Kimchi Fried Rice
Have you ever had Kimchi? It’s a delicious and zesty Korean side dish made up of vegetables and cabbage. Mix it with some cooked rice and spices and top it with a fried egg and you have the most delicious and flavorful dinner in less than 10 minutes! Can’t beat that.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
4 oz (.25 lb) pork belly or thick cut bacon, diced
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup Kimchi + 2 Tablespoons extra juice
2 cups cooked Jasmin rice (1 cup rice + 2 cups water cooked to package directions)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons Gochujang sauce (you can find this in the Asian section of your grocery store)
Fried eggs (1 per serving)
Scallions, sliced thin
Instructions
Heat up a large saute pan or wok over high heat
To the pan add the butter and pork belly. Cook the pork until cooked through and slightly golden
Turn the heat to medium and add in the onions and garlic. Cook for about 1 minute
Add in the kimchee and juice and saute another 1-2 minutes
To the pan add in the cooked rice, sesame oil, soy sauce, and Gochujang sauce. Stir to combine completely
In another small saute pan fry an egg while the fried rice gets slightly crispy on the bottom. Careful you don’t burn it!
Add the fried rice to your bowls, top with a fried egg, and sprinkle with sliced scallions. YUM!
Find it online: https://gourmetwithblakely.com/kimchi-fried-rice/