Bacon Kimchi Fried Rice
Golden Ratio! Bacon Kimchi Fried Rice [The spicy umami of kimchi meets the savory richness of bacon for the ultimate flavor explosion!]
Hello everyone! Today, I’m bringing you a recipe for ‘Bacon Kimchi Fried Rice’ that you can easily whip up using kimchi and bacon from your fridge. Kimchi fried rice is endlessly delicious, isn’t it? It’s a reliable dish that satisfies with just kimchi and rice stir-fried together. I personally love the refreshing taste of kimchi from my parents’ home and the deep umami from my in-laws’ kimchi. Today, I’ve used the distinctively flavorful kimchi from my in-laws to create a rich and aromatic kimchi fried rice. With the added savory depth of bacon, this recipe offers a rich flavor and delightful texture. Give it a try!
Main Ingredients- Well-fermented Kimchi 1 cup (approx. 150g)
- Kimchi Juice 1/2 cup (approx. 75ml)
- Onion 1/4 (approx. 50g)
- Red Bell Pepper 1/4 (approx. 30g)
- Sweet Corn 3 Tbsp (approx. 30g)
- Bacon 2 slices (approx. 50g)
- Cooked Rice 2 cups (approx. 300g)
- Salt a pinch (2 pinches)
- Black Pepper a pinch (2 pinches)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
A delicious fried rice starts with preparing fresh vegetables! First, finely mince the onion, red bell pepper, and bacon into pieces about 0.5cm in size. Finely chopped vegetables blend better with the rice, creating a more delicious fried rice. The vegetables in kimchi fried rice can vary depending on what you have in your fridge. Trying different vegetables with kimchi as a base is a great way to enjoy diverse flavors.
Step 2
Now, let’s start stir-frying the kimchi. Add 1 cup of finely chopped kimchi and 1/2 cup of kimchi juice to a frying pan and stir-fry over medium heat. It’s crucial to stir-fry the kimchi sufficiently until it becomes translucent and slightly cooked, for about 3-4 minutes, to bring out its flavor.
Step 3
Once the kimchi is moderately cooked, add the minced onion, red bell pepper, and bacon that you prepared earlier, and stir-fry them together. For a touch of sweetness, add 3 tablespoons of sweet corn. Stir-fry everything evenly for about 3-4 minutes until well combined. This forms the base of your delicious fried rice.
Step 4
When all ingredients are well cooked, it’s time to add the rice. Add 2 cups of cooked rice and stir-fry. Gently break up any clumps of rice with your spatula and mix it thoroughly with all the ingredients. Continue to stir-fry for about 2-3 more minutes, allowing the rice grains to absorb the delicious seasoning from the kimchi and bacon. This will make it even more flavorful.
Step 5
For the perfect finish to your Bacon Kimchi Fried Rice, top it with a fried egg! When you break the runny yolk of a sunny-side-up egg and mix it into the warm rice, the taste is absolutely divine. The spicy kimchi, savory bacon, and fresh vegetables harmonize perfectly in this dish. This Bacon Kimchi Fried Rice is a satisfying and filling meal all on its own. It’s a super simple one-bowl meal that’s incredibly delicious, so give it a try!
