Rice & noodles

Quick Kimchi Fried Rice

Kimchi and rice stir-fried fast—tangy, spicy, one-person dinner in about ten minutes.

Total 13 min Skillet Easy 1 servings
Skillet Quick mealsCooking for one
Quick Kimchi Fried Rice

Kimchi is salty—use little soy sauce; fluff rice first so it doesn’t clump.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 5 min · Cook 8 min

  1. Prep: Cooked rice 1bowl, Kimchi 80g, Egg 1; fluff cold rice and beat eggs with a pinch of salt.
  2. "Prep: Cooked rice 1bowl, Kimchi 80g, Egg 1; fluff cold rice and beat eggs with a pinch of salt."
  3. Dice kimchi; beat egg; break up rice with a spatula.
  4. Heat oil over medium-high; scramble egg into soft curds and set aside.
  5. Stir-fry kimchi 1 minute; add rice and toss quickly.
  6. Drizzle soy sauce down the side of the pan; fold in egg.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

  • Save kimchi brine—add 1 tbsp while frying for extra punch.

Best fresh; if reheating next day, splash a little water.

Substitutions

Korean spicy cabbage kimchi

Optional add-ins

+Seaweed+Scallions

FAQ

Rice too wet?

Cool fresh rice 10 minutes before frying—less moisture, less sticking.