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Kimchi Fried Rice (김치볶음밥)
Category: Authentic Korean Dishes🕒 20 mins🍽️ 2 servings
From my kitchen
How I cook this at home
I keep this recipe practical for everyday cooking: clear steps, linked ingredients, and small notes from my kitchen so you can make it realistically in Germany too.
My notes for this recipe
In Germany, there are many people who make their own kimchi, and I plan to introduce a kimchi recipe as well. However, if you’re looking for an authentic Korean kimchi flavor, I highly recommend Jongga Kimchi sold at Asian markets. It’s available in various sizes, and it’s one of the most trusted brands in Korea. As a kimchi enthusiast, I personally love this brand’s kimchi.
Doenjang (koreanische Sojabohnenpaste): It's great to add it if you have it, but it's okay if you don't.
Quick tips
- Read the ingredients and steps once before you start.
- Prepare the sauce, vegetables, and toppings first so cooking feels calmer.
- Adjust the final flavor gently with soy sauce, salt, sugar, or sesame oil.
Instructions
Chop the kimchi into small pieces and place it in a bowl.
Add chili powder, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, mayonnaise, doenjang, and green onion to the bowl. Mix everything well.
Heat a frying pan and add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Spread the mixed kimchi fried rice ingredients evenly in the pan.
Once you hear a sizzling sound, add the cooked rice and mix it thoroughly with the other ingredients. Reduce the heat to medium to avoid burning. Mixing may take some time.
After everything is well combined, spread the rice evenly across the pan and let it sit on high heat for about 1 minute to achieve a slight crisp.
If you enjoy fried eggs, place one on top for added flavor. Adding seaweed flakes also enhances the taste.
Enjoy your meal! 😊
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Small questions that often come up
Can beginners make this recipe?
Yes. Read through the steps once and prepare the ingredients first. That makes the recipe much easier to follow.
Where can I find Korean ingredients?
Asian grocery stores, Korean online shops, and larger supermarkets with an Asian section are usually the easiest places to start.