Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. Kimchi fried rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbap) is a popular Korean dish of kimchi stir fried with rice and vegetables. The meal is flavored with a combination of Korean gochujang and soy sauce, then finished with a touch of sesame oil for a dish you’re sure to love. It is considered a simple and affordable meal, popular for its use of leftover rice and kimchi, which many Koreans make in their own kitchens. You can serve it up as a meal or as a quick snack. You can easily add in hot peppers, extra fiery gochujang or gochugaru, which is a spicy Korean chili flake, or other seasonings. You can also change it up each time you make it, swapping in different meats or proteins and vegetables. It is one of those recipes where just about any meat or protein fits, as well as your favorite veggies. I enjoy making this with my own kimchi recipe, which I make extra spicy, though you can use your favorite brand. The great thing about it is that you can have it on the table and ready to serve in about 10 minutes, including prep time. This is great for someone like me who is notoriously slow in the kitchen. Let’s talk about how to make kimchi fried rice, shall we? Stir Fry the Peppers. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chopped chili pepper (if using) and stir fry for 2 minutes to soften. Garlic and Shallot. Add the garlic and shallot and stir fry for 30 seconds to let the garlic bloom. Rice. Add the rice, kimchi juice, gochujang and soy sauce. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes, or until the rice is fully mixed and cooked to your liking. Boom! Done! Your kimchi fried rice is ready to serve. Very quick and easy to make, isn’t it? Done in 10 minutes or less. This is great for a slow cook like me. It’s very easy to adapt to your own preferred heat and spice levels. Such a great recipe. You can also freeze it up to 3 months. That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy my kimchi fried rice recipe. Kimchi and rice are best friends! Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you. Keep it spicy!
