Kimchi Fried Rice Bowl Delight (Printable)

A satisfying bowl of kimchi fried rice topped with a fried egg.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 cups cooked jasmine or short-grain rice (preferably day-old, cold)
02 - 1 cup fermented napa cabbage kimchi, chopped
03 - 2 green onions, sliced
04 - 1 small carrot, julienned
05 - 1/2 cup firm tofu, cubed (optional)
06 - 2 eggs
07 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or sesame oil)
08 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
09 - 1 teaspoon gochujang (Korean red chili paste), optional
10 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
11 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

→ Garnish

12 - Extra green onions, sliced
13 - Nori strips or seaweed flakes (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
02 - If using tofu, add cubes and cook until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.
03 - Add the remaining oil to the pan. Sauté carrots and white parts of green onions for 1-2 minutes.
04 - Add chopped kimchi and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
05 - Stir in the rice, breaking up clumps. Cook for 3-4 minutes, mixing thoroughly so the rice absorbs the kimchi juices.
06 - Add soy sauce and gochujang (if using). Stir well. Return tofu (if using) to the pan.
07 - Drizzle in sesame oil and scatter over sesame seeds. Toss to combine and taste for seasoning.
08 - In a separate non-stick skillet, fry eggs sunny-side-up (or as desired).
09 - Divide fried rice into bowls. Top each with a fried egg, extra green onions, and nori strips if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This dish transforms everyday ingredients into a celebration of flavor.
  • It's a quick and satisfying meal, perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
02 -
  • Don’t skip letting the rice sit in the pan to absorb all those incredible flavors.
  • Using day-old rice will give your dish a better texture; freshly cooked will be mushy.
03 -
  • Always taste and adjust as you go—the best cooks know that a small tweak can make a big difference.
  • Omitting the egg and going full vegan? Use nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor kick.
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