The Quintessential Korean Home Cooking: Baek Father’s Kimchi Fried Rice Golden Recipe
Baek Father’s Kimchi Fried Rice: A Unique Recipe That Guarantees Deliciousness with Every Follow
Don’t worry, even beginner cooks can succeed! While kimchi fried rice is delicious even when made simply at home with just kimchi, Baek Father’s (Chef Baek Jong-won’s) special kimchi fried rice recipe offers a distinctly different flavor profile due to its unique cooking process. Just follow this recipe precisely, and you’ll achieve a perfect kimchi fried rice every time. This recipe is so good, it’ll have you finishing a whole bowl of rice in no time! Let’s discover the golden ratio that makes this dish irresistible.
Essential Ingredients- 1 bowl of warm cooked rice (approx. 200g)
- 100g Spam or Luncheon Meat
- 1 fresh egg
- A little chopped green onion
- 1 paper cup of well-fermented kimchi (approx. 150g)
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce (30ml)
- 1/2 Tbsp Sugar (5g)
- 5 Tbsp Water (75ml)
- 2 Tbsp Cooking Oil (30ml)
- 1/2 Tbsp Fine Red Pepper Flakes (3g)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, place 100g of Spam (or luncheon meat) in a zip-top bag. Use a rolling pin or your hands to firmly mash it into fine pieces. Be careful, pressing too hard can tear the bag! Cut the kimchi, measured in a paper cup, into bite-sized pieces using scissors. If your kimchi is too sour, you can adjust the sugar amount slightly.
Step 2
Heat 2 Tbsp of cooking oil in a frying pan, then add the mashed Spam and sauté until golden brown. The fat from the Spam will render out and add wonderful flavor.
Step 3
Once the Spam is somewhat browned, push the ingredients to one side of the pan. In the empty space, add 2 Tbsp of soy sauce and 1/2 Tbsp of sugar and let it bubble slightly. Once the soy sauce starts to sizzle, mix it with the Spam and continue to stir-fry. This step allows the deep flavor of the soy sauce to infuse into the Spam.
Step 4
Add the chopped kimchi and 1/2 Tbsp of fine red pepper flakes. Stir-fry everything together with the Spam and soy sauce mixture until well combined. Once the kimchi is tender, pour in 5 Tbsp of water to add moisture and help the ingredients meld together as you continue to cook.
Step 5
When the moisture in the kimchi fried rice has slightly reduced, turn off the heat for a moment. Add 1 bowl of warm cooked rice and gently mix with a spatula, ensuring each grain of rice is coated with the flavorful mixture. Once the rice and ingredients are well combined, turn the heat back on and stir-fry until the rice grains are distinct and fluffy. For an extra touch of flavor, you can drizzle a little sesame oil at the end, if desired.
