Super Simple Sausage Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe
Quick Sausage Kimchi Fried Rice for Weekend Mornings
Introducing a super simple sausage kimchi fried rice recipe, perfect for a quick and hearty weekend breakfast! Utilize leftover kimchi and sausages from your fridge to create a delicious fried rice. The fantastic combination of tangy kimchi and savory sausage will awaken your appetite, and you’ll find a bowl of rice disappearing in no time!
Key Ingredients
- 1 cup well-fermented napa cabbage kimchi (approx. 150g, the tangier, the better!)
- 10 sausages (choose your favorite type; Vienna or frankfurters work well!)
- 1 bowl of rice (warm rice blends better)
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1/2 Tbsp oyster sauce (adds umami)
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil (for nutty aroma)
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, finely chop the kimchi into bite-sized pieces. Then, slice the sausages into bite-sized pieces, such as coin shapes or diced. Prepping the ingredients like this will make the frying process much smoother.
Step 2
Heat 1 Tbsp of cooking oil generously in a deep pan or wok. Add the chopped kimchi and sliced sausages. Stir-fry over medium-low heat until the kimchi’s tanginess mellows and the sausages are lightly browned, releasing a delicious aroma. Be careful not to burn the kimchi while stir-frying until slightly softened.
Step 3
Once the kimchi and sausages are somewhat cooked, add 1/2 Tbsp of oyster sauce and stir-fry together. Oyster sauce enhances the umami flavor, contributing to a richer taste. Continue stir-frying for another 1-2 minutes until the ingredients are well combined.
Step 4
Temporarily reduce the heat to very low or turn it off. Add 1 bowl of warm rice and break up the rice clumps with a spatula, mixing well with the kimchi and sausage mixture. The key is to ensure the rice is evenly distributed and not clumped. Once the rice and ingredients are combined, turn the heat back up to medium or medium-high and stir-fry quickly. This step makes the rice grains fluffy and the fried rice even more delicious.
Step 5
Finally, drizzle in 1/2 Tbsp of sesame oil for a nutty fragrance and sprinkle 1 Tbsp of sesame seeds. Stir-fry briefly one last time to complete your delicious sausage kimchi fried rice. Avoid overcooking after adding sesame oil, as its aroma can dissipate.
Step 6
Serve generously in a warm bowl. Your simple yet incredibly delicious sausage kimchi fried rice is ready! Enjoy your meal!
