15-Minute Kimchi Fried Rice with Egg

15-Minute Kimchi Fried Rice with Egg

Want a quick meal with bold Korean flavor?

This Kimchi Fried Rice is spicy, savory, and incredibly easy to make. All you need is leftover rice, kimchi, a few simple seasonings, and an egg.

Best of all, it's ready in about 15 minutes!

🛒 Ingredients — 2 Servings

  • 2 cups cooked rice, preferably chilled
  • 1 cup kimchi, chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp kimchi juice
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • ½ tsp sugar, optional
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

👨🍳 4 Easy Steps

1. Cook the Kimchi
Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped kimchi and cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.

2. Add the Rice
Add chilled rice and break up any clumps. Stir-fry everything together for about 3–4 minutes.

3. Season It
Add kimchi juice, soy sauce, and a little sugar if desired. Mix well, then finish with sesame oil.

4. Add the Egg
Fry one egg per serving and place it on top of the kimchi fried rice.

Finish with green onions and sesame seeds.

That's it—dinner is ready!

⭐ ChefEase Kitchen Tip

Use cold leftover rice.

Freshly cooked rice contains more moisture and can make fried rice soft or sticky.

Chilled rice stays separate and develops a better texture in a hot skillet.

Also, don't overcrowd the pan. A hot skillet helps create that slightly toasted flavor that makes fried rice so good.

🌶️ Make It Your Way

Try adding:

  • 🥓 Bacon or ham
  • 🍄 Mushrooms
  • 🌽 Corn
  • 🧀 Cheese
  • 🥬 Extra vegetables

For less heat, simply use a little less kimchi juice.

❤️ Why You'll Love It

✅ Ready in 15 minutes
✅ One skillet
✅ Great for leftover rice
✅ Easy for beginners
✅ Full of Korean flavor

🍽️ Perfect With

  • Korean dumplings
  • Cucumber salad
  • Roasted seaweed

🇰🇷 Happy Cooking!

Sometimes yesterday's rice can become today's best meal.

Simple ingredients. One skillet. Big Korean flavor.

Happy Friday from ChefEase Kitchen!

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