Crispy Kkakdugi Fried Rice: A Delicious Meal for Special Occasions!
The Charming Texture of Crispy Kkakdugi: Kkakdugi Fried Rice Recipe
Introducing Kkakdugi Fried Rice, featuring the delightful crispiness of kkakdugi! While 배추김치 (napa cabbage kimchi) fried rice is great, kkakdugi fried rice offers a uniquely captivating flavor and texture that will stimulate your appetite. It’s a simple yet impressive meal perfect for any occasion. Try this special fried rice when you want something different from the usual!
Key Ingredients
- 1 cup well-fermented kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi), including juice
- 2 Tbsp kkakdugi juice (for seasoning)
- 1 cup chopped bacon (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 20cm segment of green onion (finely chopped)
- Cooking oil (for stir-frying)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce (for umami)
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce (for enhanced flavor)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (for nuttiness)
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 servings of warm cooked rice
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the green onion to add flavor to your fried rice. Take a 20cm segment of green onion, wash it thoroughly, and then finely chop it into small pieces that will mix well into the fried rice. Sautéed green onion adds a subtle sweetness and aroma.
Step 2
Next, prepare the bacon. Bacon is an important ingredient that adds richness and chewiness to fried rice. Prepare about 1 cup of bacon and cut it into bite-sized pieces (about 1-2 cm).
Step 3
Now, prepare the star of the dish: kkakdugi. Take 1 cup of kkakdugi and chop it into pieces of about 1cm so it mixes well into the fried rice. Cutting it too large might make it difficult to eat, so aim for a manageable size.
Step 4
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a wide pan or wok. Add the chopped green onion and stir-fry over medium-low heat until a fragrant aroma is released. This process creates ‘green onion oil,’ which deepens the flavor of the fried rice.
Step 5
Once the green onion is fragrant, add the chopped bacon and stir-fry until it’s lightly browned. When the bacon has rendered some of its fat, add the chopped kkakdugi and stir-fry them together. Be careful to prevent the kkakdugi from sticking to the pan.
Step 6
When the kkakdugi and bacon have cooked and changed color slightly, push the ingredients to one side of the pan. Pour 1 Tbsp of soy sauce into the empty space. Let the soy sauce bubble and caramelize slightly at the edges before mixing it with the other ingredients and stir-frying. This step enhances the soy sauce’s rich flavor.
Step 7
Once all the ingredients are well mixed and sautéed, add 2 servings of warm cooked rice. Use a spatula to gently break up the rice and stir-fry it, ensuring the rice grains are evenly coated and mixed with the other ingredients. Avoid mashing the rice.
Step 8
Finally, add 2 Tbsp of kkakdugi juice and 1 Tbsp of oyster sauce. Stir-fry until the mixture is glossy. Finish by adding 1 Tbsp of sesame oil and 1 Tbsp of sesame seeds, mixing lightly. Your delicious Kkakdugi Fried Rice is ready! Enjoy it while it’s hot!
