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Spicy Kimchi Fried Rice

Bold, tangy, and fiery, Spicy Kimchi Fried Rice is a Korean comfort food staple made with day-old rice, sautéed kimchi, and a flavorful seasoning mix. Finished with a fried egg on top, it's an easy way to satisfy your cravings for spice and umami. This dish is quick, comforting, and a fantastic way to use leftover rice and fermented kimchi in one punchy, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked, cold rice
1 cup chopped kimchi
1 tbsp kimchi juice (optional)
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 green onion, chopped
1 egg (fried, for topping)
Sesame seeds and nori (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat sesame oil in a pan and sauté kimchi for 2–3 minutes.
2. Add cold rice and mix well, breaking up clumps.
3. Stir in kimchi juice, soy sauce, and gochujang.
4. Cook until everything is heated through.
5. Top with a fried egg and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and nori.

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Spicy Kimchi Fried Rice

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