10-Minute Kimchi Fried Rice Recipe
Craving bold flavor but short on time? This 10-minute kimchi fried rice is your go-to recipe for a spicy, sweet, and umami-packed dish made with simple ingredients and pantry staples.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 cup of leftover cooked rice
- ½ cup chopped kimchi (well-fermented for best flavor)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp oyster sauce
- ½ tsp sugar
- 1 tsp cooking oil
- 1 egg (optional, for topping)
- Optional: green onions, sesame seeds, seaweed flakes
👨🍳 Instructions
- Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped kimchi and sauté for 2 minutes until aromatic.
- Add the rice and stir well, breaking apart any clumps.
- Mix in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Stir evenly.
- (Optional) Fry an egg sunny-side up in a separate pan.
- Plate the fried rice and top with the egg and any garnishes you like.
💡 Tips
If your kimchi is very sour, the sugar will balance it out. The oyster sauce adds a deep umami note that makes the dish extra satisfying.