Kimchi Fried Rice

[theroc]

Troutman asked for our Kimchi Fried Rice recipe. Here is our simple side dish version adapted from several sources.

• 2 Tbl vegetable oil
• 5 scallions - white parts finely sliced, green parts cut in 1/2 inch lengths
• 1 Tbl minced garlic
• 1.5 cups kimchi chopped coarsely
• 1-2 Tbl chili paste or Sriracha
• 2-3 cups cooked rice (day old, but freshly cooked works okay)
• 1/4 cup liquid from kimchi
• 1-2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 Tbl soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp salt

Heat oil in wok over medium high heat. Add the sliced scallion whites and garlic and stir fry for about 1 minute. Add the kimchi and chili paste or Sriracha and stir fry for 4-5 minutes until kimchi begins to crisp up. Add rice, kimchi liquid, sesame oil and soy sauce, stir and cook for 2-3 more minutes. Season with salt and stir in the scallion greens.

This is often served topped with a couple of fried eggs with runny yolks. We leave off the eggs when serving as a side dish, but they are really good!

Here's the rice served with grilled Swordfish.

[Troutman]

WOW, excellent, thank you very much. I'm doin' that one !!!

[Jerod Broussard]

Love love some fried rice.

[DWCowles]

Thanks for sharing.

[HouseHomey]

My wife was in Altadena today. On New York street. This recipe sounds amazing! A keeper, do you make the Kim chi??.

[theroc]

Yes, we make our kimchi. About time to start a new batch, too.
Your wife was right in our neighborhood!

[fzxdoc]

I was hoping you'd post that recipe, theroc . Thanks so much!

Kathryn

[andy.wpg]

I’m definitely going to try this! Your timing is impeccable as I have a batch fermenting that should be ready today or tomorrow.

Thanks!

[theroc]

Awesome! Looking forward to some photos....

[barelfly]

Yes! Kim chi! Love love love this! I have some still that I’m going t9 have to use for fried rice! Thanks for posting!

[texastweeter]

I have often thought of making a kimchi suitable for a reubin....now you got th gears turning

[EdF]

Oh yeah. I'm with that idea!