Name: Korean Inspired Kimchi Fried Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: korean
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked white rice, can sub for brown rice; 1 cup kimchi, roughly chopped; 1/4 onion, diced; 1 egg, scrambled or fried; 1/2 cup Spam or ham , chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce

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Korean inspired kimchi fried rice is loaded with robust Korean flavors. Sour and spicy tastes of kimchi pop through in every bite. Add spam, ham, or any meat of choice for added protein and flavor.

Check out this Homemade Kimchi Recipe while you are here. You may also enjoy this Leftover Pork Fried Rice; the perfect way to use-up leftover ham!

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What does kimchi taste like?
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Growing up in a military town, I was privy to a very vast cuisine. On any given day, my Korean "play mom" would whip-up something to eat with rice. Kimchi is a staple in Korean households, so it's not uncommon to have it accompany any, and every meal.

Why you will love this recipe:

Quick and easy: You will have this kimchi fried rice on your table in well under 10 minutes. Add a fried egg on top, and your meal is complete!

Affordable: Day old rice is the base for this kimchi fried rice. Add in your fermented cabbage, and it is a filling and affordable dish.

Full of flavor: Kimchi has such a robust flavor. Once you make your fried rice and add this, it turns your dish into a masterpiece!

Ingredients you need

Rice: day old cold rice is always best when you're making fried rice.
Kimchi: grab yourself a healthy spoonful of kimchi to add to the fried rice.
Seasonings: you can add some garlic powder and black pepper to jazz this fried rice up.
Optional toppings: add a fried egg, some green onion, or even some sriracha sauce to take it up a notch.

What does kimchi taste like?

Kimchi is fermented cabbage. It has a sort of pungent, sour, umami flavor. It is absolutely delicious when eaten by itself, added to rice or noodles, or even added to soups and stews.

Kimchi is a staple in Korean households all over the world. As I got older, kimchi became a very acquired taste. It has a very sour-like flavor that your palette has to be ready for.

After eating it a few times, I decided that I HAD to learn how to make it myself! This recipe for homemade kimchi is foolproof, and addicting.

Health benefits of kimchi:

There are SO many health benefits of kimchi, which makes it even more likeable. For starters, it has a very low carb and low calorie content, because it's main ingredient is Napa cabbage.

Furthermore, the probiotics in the kimchi are very abundant- due to the fermentation process. In other words- it's super good for your gut health!

If you don't have time to make it, you can find it in the store in the produce section. Or, Amazon has a delicious brand of kimchi as well.

How to make kimchi fried rice:

Pre-cooked, (even day before), rice works best for any sort of frying. If you don't have any, don't worry, just whip up some rice and go from there.

I have created this dish with white and brown rice, even quinoa at some point! Believe me, this is a sure fire food at any time of the day. It is super simple and quick to make.

I guess because of the egg component, my favorite time to eat kimchi fried rice is in the morning. Feel free to omit the egg if it's not your thing. Give this recipe a try, and let me know how you like it!

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