Easy Kimchi Fried Rice

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This is a very basic kimchi fried rice, a humble dish made with leftover rice, kimchi, and usually a processed meat like Spam. In this recipe I used cubed ham and veggies I had in the fridge. Serve with a sunny side up egg over top if you like.

Submitted by Diana71
Updated on November 20, 2024
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 3 drops sesame oil, or to taste

  • ¼ cup diced onion

  • ¼ cup shredded carrots

  • 2 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced

  • ½ cup cubed, fully cooked ham

  • ⅓ cup chopped kimchi

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 2 cups cooked rice

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chile paste)

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Warm butter and olive oil together over medium-high heat in a large skillet or wok. Add in sesame oil. Add onion, carrots, and scallions and cook until onion is translucent, about 2 minutes. Mix in cubed ham and kimchi; cook for 1 more minute. Season with garlic powder.

  2. Stir in rice and cook until mixture is heated throughout. Drizzle soy sauce over top and mix in gochujang. Stir until well combined and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

247 Calories
12g Fat
29g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 247
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 845mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 16mg 17%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 159mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.