Kimchi Fried Rice is a delicious Korean dish, that's easy to make in 15 minutes. This recipe is vegan, gluten free & can be served as a side dish or entree!
Add the sesame oil to a large skillet over medium high heat.
Add the onions and kimchi, cook for 3-4 minutes, add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add the kimchi juice and bring to a simmer.
Add the white rice, cook 1-2 minutes.
Add the soy sauce, ginger and chili paste.
Toss to combine, cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Top with sesame seeds and diced green onions if you would like.
Notes
Add-on options:
Top it with fried eggs. Fry eggs sunny side up in a separate skillet from the fried rice. Serve the eggs on top of the fried rice after plating it.
Add shrimp. Cooked shrimp can be added at the end. Or raw shrimp can be added with the veggies to cook in the skillet before adding the rice.
Add pork belly. Pork belly is a common ingredient found in kimchi fried rice. Add uncooked diced pork belly with the veggies to cook in the skillet before adding the rice. Or Add cooked diced pork belly at the end of cooking the fried rice.
Vegan: To make this recipe vegan, make sure the kimchi used is labeled vegan.
Gluten free: This recipe is gluten free when tamari or gluten free soy sauce is used.