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

1. Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add chopped kimchi and sauté for 2 minutes until aromatic.
3. Add the rice and stir well, breaking apart any clumps.
4. Mix in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Stir evenly.
5. (Optional) Fry an egg sunny-side up in a separate pan.
6. 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.

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