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Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe Easy 5-Step Guide with Runny Egg Topping

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A quick and flavorful kimchi fried rice topped with a perfectly runny egg, combining spicy, savory, and umami flavors for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked rice (day-old jasmine rice preferred)
  • 1 cup kimchi, finely chopped with some brine reserved
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced (white and green parts separated)
  • 1.5 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
  • 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste, optional)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Optional veggies: ½ cup diced carrots, peas, or mushrooms
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: chop kimchi finely, mince garlic, slice green onions separating white and green parts, dice optional veggies, and lightly whisk eggs if preferred.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large non-stick skillet or wok. Add minced garlic and white parts of green onions; stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add chopped kimchi with a splash of its brine. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until softened and caramelized around the edges.
  4. Add cold cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up clumps. Pour in soy sauce and gochujang if using. Mix thoroughly, stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Toss in optional veggies to warm through.
  5. Push rice mixture to one side of the pan. Add a little oil if needed, crack eggs directly onto the empty side, cover with a lid, and cook on medium-low until whites set but yolks remain runny, about 3 minutes. Alternatively, fry eggs separately and place on top.
  6. Drizzle sesame oil over the rice, sprinkle green onion tops, season with salt and pepper to taste, gently slide runny eggs over the rice, and serve immediately.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best texture. Caramelize kimchi for deeper flavor. Cover pan while cooking eggs to keep yolks runny. Adjust salt last due to salty kimchi and soy sauce. For gluten-free, substitute tamari for soy sauce. For egg-free, use fried tofu topping.

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Keywords: kimchi fried rice, runny egg, easy dinner, Korean recipe, quick fried rice, spicy rice, gochujang, comfort food

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