Kimchi Fried Rice: A Special Recipe Using Kimchi Seasoning and Radish Strips
Super Easy Kimchi Fried Rice Using Kimchi Seasoning and Radish Strips
Don’t throw away the leftover radish strips and seasoning from your kimchi! You can create a fantastic kimchi fried rice with these delicious ingredients. Enjoy a simple yet satisfying meal at home, perfect for any day.
Main Ingredients
- Leftover Kimchi Seasoning (with radish strips) 400g
- Oat Rice 3 bowls (or regular cooked rice)
- Green Onion (medium size) 1 stalk
- Boiled Egg (for garnish)
Seasoning & Others
- Butter Oil 3 Tbsp (or 1 Tbsp butter + cooking oil)
- Sugar 2-3 Tbsp (adjust to taste)
- Ground Black Pepper a pinch
- Toasted Sesame Seeds 1 Tbsp
- Butter Oil 3 Tbsp (or 1 Tbsp butter + cooking oil)
- Sugar 2-3 Tbsp (adjust to taste)
- Ground Black Pepper a pinch
- Toasted Sesame Seeds 1 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
When you finish eating napa cabbage kimchi (especially homemade kimchi), you’ll often have radish strips and kimchi juice left over. Don’t discard these flavorful remnants; save them separately. They’re great for stews, but making fried rice with them is a truly special treat.
Step 2
Thoroughly wash the green onion, then finely chop both the white and green parts. This will add a wonderful scallion aroma to your fried rice.
Step 3
Prepare about 3-4 bowls of cooked rice. I’m using oat rice for extra nutrition, but regular white rice or pre-packaged rice (about 4 individual packs) will also work well. If your rice is very dry and crumbly, it might clump together when frying, so slightly cooled rice is ideal.
Step 4
Heat 3 tablespoons of butter oil in a pan. If you’re using regular butter, melt about 1 tablespoon. If you don’t have butter, cooking oil is a suitable alternative. The richness of the butter will make your kimchi fried rice even more delicious.
Step 5
Once the butter oil is melted in the pan, add the chopped green onions and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir-fry over medium-low heat to prevent burning.
Step 6
Now, add the reserved kimchi seasoning (including radish strips) to the pan. Add 2-3 tablespoons of sugar and a pinch of ground black pepper. Adjust the sugar amount based on the kimchi’s sourness and saltiness. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes until the flavors meld together. Taste and if it’s too bland, add more kimchi or sugar; if you prefer less sweetness, feel free to omit the sugar.
Step 7
Add the prepared rice to the well-stirred kimchi mixture. Gently mix and fry, using a spatula to break up any clumps without mashing the rice grains. Continue stir-frying for about 2-3 minutes. This quick stir-frying will coat each grain of rice with the flavorful kimchi seasoning, creating a delicious fried rice. After adding the rice, reduce the heat to medium-low to prevent sticking and burning.
Step 8
Finally, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds over the fried rice for an extra nutty aroma and delicious finish.
Step 9
I had a boiled egg ready, so I placed it on top of the fried rice and garnished it with spinach leaves for a pretty presentation. My daughter loved how it looked! A simple fried egg (especially sunny-side up) would also be a wonderful topping. Enjoy your delightful meal!
