Super Simple Aged Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe
Beginner-Friendly Kimchi Fried Rice Using Only Aged Kimchi!
I absolutely love kimchi fried rice! Today, I’m sharing a simple recipe for kimchi fried rice made with just aged kimchi, which I used to make often when I lived alone.
Main Ingredients- 1 cup aged kimchi (about 200g), chopped
- 1.5 bowls of warm cooked rice (about 300g)
- A small amount of green onion (optional)
Seasoning & Others- 1 Tbsp cooking oil (15ml)
- 1/2 Tbsp beef-flavored dasida (MSG seasoning, about 5g)
- 1/2 Tbsp perilla oil (7ml)
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil (15ml)
- 1/2 Tbsp beef-flavored dasida (MSG seasoning, about 5g)
- 1/2 Tbsp perilla oil (7ml)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, finely chop the green onion. If you don’t have green onions, you can skip this step. If skipping the green onions, proceed directly to stir-frying the aged kimchi.
Step 2
Heat 1 Tbsp of cooking oil in a pan. Add 1 cup of chopped aged kimchi. (If using green onion, add the chopped green onion first to the pan and stir-fry over low heat until fragrant to make green onion oil, then add the kimchi.) Stir-fry the aged kimchi over medium-low heat, flipping it frequently, for about 3-5 minutes until it’s softened and slightly caramelized. Stir-frying the kimchi well helps to remove any unpleasant fermented smell and enhances its savory flavor.
Step 3
Once the kimchi is well stir-fried, add 1/2 Tbsp of beef-flavored dasida and continue to stir-fry with the kimchi for another minute. The dasida helps to season the kimchi and adds extra umami.
Step 4
When the kimchi is fully cooked, add 1.5 bowls of warm cooked rice. Use a spatula to break up the rice clumps and stir-fry until the kimchi and seasoning are evenly distributed. It’s important to ensure each grain of rice is coated with the kimchi mixture. Finally, drizzle in 1/2 Tbsp of perilla oil and give it a quick stir to finish. Your delicious kimchi fried rice is ready!
Step 5
Serve the finished kimchi fried rice attractively! Even if you skipped the green onion oil, the combination of aged kimchi, dasida, and perilla oil creates a wonderfully tasty dish. Feel free to add a fried egg or some shredded seaweed on top for extra flavor.
